The Honda 28400-Z0T-003ZA is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter Assembly (Black) designed for GX120, GX160, and GX200 horizontal shaft engines, as well as EG1400, EG2500, and EP2500 generators. As a direct Honda OEM replacement, this assembly is manufactured to the same specifications as the original unit that shipped with your equipment — no guesswork on fitment, no compromise on function. This recoil starter is the right choice when a damaged or worn pull-start assembly leaves your engine or generator unable to crank. Confirm your equipment's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks and more than one starter variant may apply to your model.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Part — manufactured to the same specification as the original assembly, ensuring correct rope tension, pawl engagement, and return-spring preload for this application
- Direct OEM Replacement — designed to swap in place of the original unit on GX120, GX160, and GX200 horizontal shaft engines and EG1400, EG2500, and EP2500 generators without modification
- Black Housing Variant — this is the black-finish version; verify your original starter color and part number 28400-Z0T-003ZA match your application before ordering
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda issues starter revisions at specific serial breaks, so always check your engine or generator serial number against the compatibility table to confirm this is the correct assembly for your unit
- Restores Cold-Start Reliability — a worn or broken recoil starter prevents the engine from cranking entirely; replacing it with this genuine assembly gets your equipment starting cleanly and consistently again
The recoil starter assembly is the manual pull-start mechanism that spins the engine fast enough to initiate combustion. When the operator pulls the handle, the rope unwinds and engages a set of centrifugal pawls that grip the engine's flywheel cup, cranking the engine. Once the engine fires, the pawls retract and the rope retracts back into the housing under spring tension. When the internal rewind spring breaks, the rope jams, or the pawls wear and no longer engage, the engine simply cannot be started by hand. Replacing the complete assembly — rather than attempting to rebuild individual components — is the fastest and most dependable way to restore starting capability on GX-series engines and EG-series generators.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28400-Z0T-003ZA |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly (Black) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EP2500 | 1000001-3103958 |
| Generator | EG1400, EG2500 | 8805658-9999999 |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX120, GX160, GX200 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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