The Honda 28400-Z0T-003ZG Recoil Starter Assembly (Mat Black) is a genuine OEM component designed for GX120 and GX160 horizontal shaft engines. This recoil starter is sourced directly from Honda, ensuring it matches the original specification for these engines. Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks, so confirm your engine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering to make sure part number 28400-Z0T-003ZG is the correct assembly for your unit. The mat black finish matches the factory appearance on equipped engines.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Construction — built to the same specification as the original starter assembly, with correct pawl engagement geometry and rope routing for consistent, dependable pull-starting.
- Mat Black Finish — matches the factory color on GX120 and GX160 engines equipped with this variant; confirm this color against your existing assembly before purchasing.
- Direct OEM Replacement — designed as a complete assembly for GX120 and GX160 horizontal shaft engines, making installation straightforward without sourcing individual internal components.
- Serial Number Verification Advised — Honda updates part numbers at production breaks, so cross-check your engine serial number against the compatibility table to confirm this is the right assembly for your machine.
The recoil starter assembly is the pull-start mechanism that spins the engine's crankshaft fast enough to initiate combustion. When the rope is pulled, a set of pawls extends outward to engage a cup on the flywheel, rotating the engine; when the rope is released, an internal rewind spring retracts the rope and resets the pawls. A worn or damaged recoil starter can result in a rope that won't retract, pawls that fail to engage the flywheel, or a complete inability to start the engine — all of which put the equipment out of service until the assembly is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28400-Z0T-003ZG |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly (Mat Black) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX120 | 1331316-9999999 |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX160 | 2651206-9999999 |
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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