The Honda 28400-Z1A-013ZB Recoil Starter Assembly (Power Red) is a genuine OEM recoil starter built for GC190 horizontal shaft engines, GCV190 and GSV190 vertical shaft engines, and HRX217 lawn mowers. As a direct Honda OEM replacement, this assembly is manufactured to the same specifications as the original unit, ensuring the rope, pulley, and pawl mechanism all work together exactly as designed. The Power Red color designation identifies this specific variant — confirm it matches your original unit before ordering, as Honda offers this assembly in more than one color finish. Verify your machine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm part number 28400-Z1A-013ZB is correct for your production range.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Assembly — every component of the starter — housing, recoil spring, rope, and pawl — is produced to Honda's original design, so engagement and retraction behave exactly as they did when the machine was new.
- Color-Variant Identification — the Power Red designation distinguishes this assembly from other color variants listed under the same models; match it to the color of your existing starter housing before purchasing.
- Broad Model Coverage — fits GC190 horizontal shaft engines, GCV190 and GSV190 vertical shaft engines, and HRX217 lawn mowers, covering a wide range of Honda residential equipment.
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda supersedes starter assemblies at specific production breaks, so cross-check your machine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the right assembly for your unit.
- Dependable Cold and Warm Starting — a worn or broken recoil starter leaves the engine unable to crank; a correctly functioning assembly delivers consistent, smooth pull-start engagement every time.
The recoil starter assembly is the manual pull-start mechanism mounted to the engine or power unit. When the operator pulls the starter grip, the rope unwinds and spins the crankshaft through a set of centrifugal pawls that engage the flywheel cup, cranking the engine until it fires. Once the engine starts, the pawls retract automatically and the recoil spring winds the rope back into the housing. A faulty recoil starter — with a broken spring, snapped rope, or worn pawls that slip rather than engage — will prevent the engine from starting at all, leaving the equipment completely inoperable until the assembly is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28400-Z1A-013ZB |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly (Power Red) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GC190 | All |
| Lawn Mower | HRX217 | 1000001-2661509 |
| 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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