Description
Overview:
The Spring Governor is a genuine Honda part for GX160-series petrol engines, including GX160T2 and GX160UT2. This durable metal spring forms part of the governor linkage, maintaining steady engine speed under changing loads. By keeping tension accurate in the governor system, it helps prevent hunting and overspeed, supports smooth acceleration, and preserves reliable idle and top-end control. Built to Honda's OEM standards, it offers a precise fit and dependable performance in compact engines commonly found on construction equipment, generators, water pumps, pressure washers, and garden machinery. If your engine speed is unstable or slow to respond, replacing a worn governor spring is a straightforward, cost-effective step to restore efficiency and consistent running.
Key Features:
- Genuine Honda OEM governor spring for accurate fit and function
- Regulates engine RPM for stable idle and consistent top speed
- Durable metal construction designed for long service life
- Helps prevent surging/hunting and overspeed under varying load
- Supports cleaner running and fuel efficiency by maintaining correct tension
- Exact match for GX160T2/GX160UT2 governor linkage geometry
- Straightforward replacement using standard hand tools
- Suitable for frequent on-site use in demanding environments
- OEM reference: 16561-Z4M-010 for easy identification
Typical Applications:
Replacement of a stretched, weakened, or damaged governor spring to cure unstable idle, inconsistent RPM, or load-related speed fluctuation on compact petrol engines used in plate compactors, generators, pumps, pressure washers, small mixers, and tillers. Ideal during routine servicing to maintain reliable speed control and engine responsiveness.
Also known as:
Governor spring, engine governor spring, speed control spring, engine governor tension spring, RPM regulator spring, governor linkage spring.
Fits Models:
GX160T2, GX160UT2
Alternate Part Numbers:
16561-Z4M-010, 16561Z4M010
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 16561 Z4M 010 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| OEM No. | 16561Z4M010 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | GX160T2, GX160UT2 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Honda |
| Fits Models | GX160UT2 (GCBPT) | GX160T2 (GCBRT) |
