The Honda 28400-Z1V-013ZB Recoil Starter Assembly (Power Red) is a genuine OEM component designed for GXV160 vertical shaft engines. This is a direct OEM replacement sourced from Honda, ensuring it matches the original assembly in fit and function. The Power Red color designation identifies this specific variant — confirm this matches your existing starter before ordering, as GXV160 engines may use different starter variants depending on the serial range of your unit.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Recoil Starter — manufactured by Honda to the same specification as the original, so the rope pull, engagement pawls, and return spring operate exactly as intended from the first pull
- Power Red Variant — the (Power Red) designation is the variant identifier for this assembly; verify this color code matches your original starter to ensure you are ordering the correct unit
- Built for GXV160 Vertical Shaft Engines — engineered specifically for the GXV160, with mounting geometry and pawl engagement matched to this engine's recoil housing
- Check Your Serial Number — Honda supersedes starter assemblies at serial breaks, so cross-reference your engine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the right assembly for your unit
The recoil starter assembly is the manual starting mechanism on the GXV160 vertical shaft engine. When the operator pulls the rope, the internal spring-loaded pawls engage the flywheel cup, spinning the engine over until it fires — then the pawls retract and the rope rewinds automatically. A worn or damaged recoil starter results in a rope that won't retract, pawls that fail to engage the flywheel, or a broken return spring that leaves the engine impossible to start by hand. Replacing the full assembly restores reliable manual starting and eliminates the frustration of a failed pull-start.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28400-Z1V-013ZB |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly (Power Red) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV160 | 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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