Honda 28400-Z1V-812ZA Recoil Starter Assembly (Long Rope) (Black)

The Honda 28400-Z1V-812ZA Recoil Starter Assembly (Long Rope) (Black) is a genuine OEM component designed for GXV160 vertical shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM replacement, this assembly matches the original specification for rope length and housing color, ensuring it drops into the engine's existing mounting position without modification. Confirm your engine's serial number against the fitment table to verify this is the correct variant for your unit, as Honda does supersede starter assemblies across serial breaks.

Key Features

• Genuine Honda OEM Quality — manufactured to the same specification as the original starter assembly, with correct rope length, spring tension, and housing color matched to the GXV160 platform
• Long Rope Variant — the extended rope length is the defining detail of this assembly; buyers should confirm their existing starter uses a long rope before ordering, as a short-rope unit is also available
• Black Housing — color matches the original GXV160 starter housing for a factory-appearance finish on the completed engine
• GXV160 Fitment — built specifically for GXV160 vertical shaft engines; check your serial number against the fitment table to confirm applicability to your serial range
• Restored Starting Performance — a worn or damaged recoil starter results in hard starting, a rope that fails to retract, or a complete no-start condition; replacing with this OEM assembly restores dependable pull-start function

The recoil starter assembly is the pull-start mechanism mounted to the top or side of the engine. When the operator pulls the handle, an internal spring-loaded rope drum engages a set of pawls that grip the engine's flywheel cup, cranking the engine over to initiate combustion. Once the engine fires, the pawls retract and the rope rewinds automatically onto the drum. Over time, the recoil spring can lose tension, the rope can fray or snap, and the pawls can wear — any of which will leave the engine unable to start. Replacing the complete assembly restores the full starting mechanism in a single service step.

Part Details

Compatibility & Fitment

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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