The Honda 28400-Z0Y-013ZB Recoil Starter Assembly (Black) is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter Assembly designed for GCV190 and GSV190 vertical shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM replacement, this assembly is manufactured to the same specification as the original unit and carries the correct black housing color to match your engine's existing appearance. Confirm your engine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda periodically supersedes parts at production breaks — part number 28400-Z0Y-013ZB is for a specific production range of these engines.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Starting Reliability — manufactured by Honda to the exact rope length, pulley diameter, and pawl engagement spec that GCV190 and GSV190 engines require for consistent, positive starting
- Correct Black Housing — the (Black) designation identifies this variant's housing color; verify this matches your original assembly before purchase
- Direct OEM Replacement — installs in place of the original unit with no adaptation, preserving the correct recoil tension and rope return feel
- Check Your Serial Number — Honda updates part numbers at production milestones, so cross-reference your engine serial number with the fitment table to confirm part number 28400-Z0Y-013ZB is the correct assembly for your unit
- Restores Clean, Effortless Starts — a worn or damaged recoil starter results in hard pulling, failure to engage, or a rope that won't retract; this replacement restores proper starting action
The recoil starter assembly is the hand-pull starting mechanism mounted to the top of the engine. When the operator pulls the starter grip, an internal rope and pulley system engages a set of spring-loaded pawls that catch the flywheel, cranking the engine through its compression stroke to initiate combustion. Once the engine fires, the pawls retract and the rope rewinds automatically via a return spring. Over time the rope can fray or snap, the return spring can weaken or break, and the pawl engagement surfaces can wear — any of these failures will prevent the engine from starting or make starting unreliable. Replacing the complete assembly rather than individual internal components is the straightforward path to restoring dependable starts on GCV190 and GSV190 vertical shaft engines.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28400-Z0Y-013ZB |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly (Black) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GCV190, GSV190 | 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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