Homelite DJ168F-15006-A Governor Rod – Genuine OEM Replacement Engine Governor Rod

Part Number: DJ168F-15006-A
Category: Pressure Washer Engine Governor Parts
Type: Governor Rod – Genuine OEM Replacement Engine Governor Rod

The Homelite DJ168F-15006-A Governor Rod is a genuine OEM replacement engine component designed for select Homelite and Ryobi gas-powered outdoor power equipment using compatible DJ168F-series engines. Installed within the engine governor system, the rod provides the mechanical linkage between governor-related components to help regulate engine speed as operating load changes.

Product Specifications

• Part Number: DJ168F-15006-A
• Manufacturer: Homelite / Ryobi
• Product Type: Governor Rod
• Description: Rod Governor
• Function: Provides Mechanical Linkage Within the Engine Governor System
• System: Engine Governor / Speed Control Assembly
• Engine Family: DJ168F
• Application: Gas-Powered Outdoor Power Equipment
• Compatible Brands: Homelite & Ryobi
• OEM Status: Genuine Homelite OEM Part
• Condition: New
• Quantity: 1 Governor Rod

Features & Benefits

• Genuine Homelite OEM replacement governor rod
• Designed for compatible DJ168F-series engines
• Provides mechanical linkage within the governor system
• Works with the governor arm and governor spring
• Helps the governor system respond to changes in engine load
• Supports proper engine speed-control operation
• Maintains the original factory governor configuration
• Ideal replacement for bent, worn, damaged, disconnected, or missing governor rods
• Designed for factory-correct fit and positioning
• Direct replacement for equipment requiring part number DJ168F-15006-A

Applications

Confirmed applications include:

• Homelite UT80522F Pressure Washer
• Homelite UT80522F engine assembly
• Select Homelite pressure washers
• Select Ryobi equipment using compatible DJ168F engines
• DJ168F-series small engines
• Engine governor and speed-control assemblies
• OEM replacement applications requiring DJ168F-15006-A

Important Notes

• Verify compatibility with your specific equipment model, manufacturing number, and engine configuration before ordering.
• Factory documentation for the Homelite UT80522F identifies DJ168F-15006-A as item 40, Governor Rod, with one required per applicable engine assembly.
• The governor rod is installed alongside the DJ168F-15004-A Governor Support Assembly, DJ168F-15005-A Bolt, DJ168F-15007-A Governor Spring, and DJ168F-15008-A Throttle Valve Return Spring. These are separate components.
• Other engine documentation refers to DJ168F-15006-A as a “Pulling Rod,” confirming its role as mechanical linkage within the governor assembly.
• A current replacement for the related DJ168F-15006 governor rod is D242701. Parts references also show D242701 replacing DJ168F-15006-A in compatible applications, so check the equipment's current supersession information when sourcing the part.
• This listing is for one governor rod only unless otherwise specified. Governor arms, governor springs, throttle return springs, shafts, nuts, bolts, carburetors, and other engine components are sold separately.
• Inspect the governor arm, springs, linkage mounting points, throttle mechanism, and related hardware when replacing the rod. Replace bent, excessively worn, stretched, damaged, or missing related components as necessary.
• Match part number DJ168F-15006-A with your equipment's illustrated parts diagram before ordering to ensure proper fitment.