Description
Overview:
This Genuine Villiers throttle cable is a remote control cable for engines using the Type 4 lever arrangement. It features a robust steel inner wire and a flexible, black sheathed outer conduit designed to resist wear and outdoor use. The outer sheath measures 6 ft 3 in (190.5 cm) and the inner wire measures 7 ft 0 in (213.36 cm), providing ample travel for accurate throttle response and governor control. Suitable for construction and garden machinery, it supports smooth, precise adjustment from a handlebar, panel, or frame-mounted control. Supplied as unused vintage old stock, it may show minor tarnishing or cosmetic ageing, but remains fully serviceable. Ideal for maintenance or refurbishment where a correct Villiers Type 4 compatible cable is required.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for assured compatibility with Type 4 lever systems
- Outer length 6 ft 3 in (190.5 cm); inner length 7 ft 0 in (213.36 cm) for reliable travel and adjustment
- Durable steel inner wire with protective outer sheath for long service life
- Smooth, positive throttle response for accurate engine speed control
- Flexible casing aids clean routing around frames, guards, and engine components
- Suited to outdoor conditions; corrosion-resistant components where applicable
- Helps restore original control feel on classic and workhorse machinery
- Unused old stock; may show light tarnishing without affecting function
- Straightforward to fit with standard hand tools, minimising downtime
Typical Applications:
Remote throttle control on construction and garden equipment using compatible Villiers engines, including lawn mowers, cultivators, rotavators, scarifiers, generators, water pumps, cement mixers, plate compactors, and stationary plant. Suitable for repairs, routine maintenance, and restoration where a Type 4 lever cable is specified or preferred.
Also known as:
Throttle control cable, Bowden throttle cable, engine throttle cable, accelerator cable, governor control cable, throttle control wire, remote throttle lead, governor throttle cable.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | V 7FT TYPE 4 CABLE |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Villiers |
| OEM No. | V 7FT TYPE 4 CABLE |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Villiers |
| Key Features | - Genuine Villiers part for Type 4 lever systems - Outer length 6 ft 3 in; inner length 7 ft 0 in - Durable steel inner wire with protective sheath - Smooth throttle response for precise engine control - Flexible casing for easy routing around components |


