Description
Overview:
This Governor Spring is a genuine Honda component for the governor system on Honda GX140 and GX160 petrol engines (MPN 16561-ZE1-020). It is a durable metal tension spring that controls the throttle via the governor arm to keep engine speed steady as load changes. Correct governor operation helps prevent surging and over‐revving, supporting smooth, efficient running and protecting the engine. Built to Honda's original specifications for accuracy and longevity, it fits directly in place of the worn or stretched spring in the linkage. Ideal for construction, landscaping, and garden machinery powered by GX-series engines, including popular models like GX140 and GX160, where dependable speed regulation is essential for consistent performance.
Key Features:
- Genuine Honda OEM part for reliability and correct fit (MPN 16561-ZE1-020)
- Durable metal spring engineered for long service life in demanding environments
- Maintains stable engine speed under varying load for smoother operation
- Direct replacement that fits existing linkage points with no modification
- Suited to GX140 and GX160 engine variants for broad compatibility
- Dimensions: overall length 120 mm (4.72 in); coil length 23 mm (0.91 in); coil diameter 6.8 mm (0.27 in); wire diameter 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
- Helps reduce hunting and surging, aiding fuel efficiency and consistent output
- Precision-made to restore proper governor response during routine maintenance
Typical Applications:
Used on equipment powered by Honda GX140 and GX160 engines where constant speed is important, such as generators, water pumps, plate compactors, cement mixers, tillers, pressure washers, and garden machinery. Suitable for routine servicing or repairing unstable engine speed caused by a fatigued or damaged governor spring.
Also known as:
Governor control spring, throttle governor spring, speed control spring, governor linkage spring, engine speed spring, governor tension spring, motor governor spring.
Fits Models:
GX140, GX160H1, GX160K1, GX160T1, GX160U1, GX160UT1
Alternate Part Numbers:
16561-ZE1-020, 16561ZE1020, 14060
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 16561 ZE1 020 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| OEM No. | 16561ZE1020 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | GX140, GX160H1, GX160K1, GX160T1, GX160U1, GX160UT1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Honda |
| Fits Models | GX140 | GX160K1 (GC02) | GX160H1 (GCAAH) | GX160K1 (GCAAK) | GX160T1 (GCABT) | GX160U1 (GCACK) | GX160UT1 (GCAFT) | GX160K1 (GDAA) |
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