The Honda 28400-Z2E-003ZB Recoil Starter Assembly (Black) is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter Assembly designed for the GX440 horizontal shaft engine. As a direct Honda OEM component, this assembly is manufactured to the same specification as the part originally installed on the engine, ensuring it integrates correctly with the existing starter cup and internal recoil mechanism. Confirm your engine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at production serial breaks and more than one variant may be catalogued for the GX440.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — sourced directly from Honda, this assembly matches the original specification for the GX440, covering rope diameter, pulley geometry, and rewind spring tension.
- Correct Color Variant — finished in black, matching the specific housing color for this GX440 application; confirm this variant is correct for your unit before purchasing.
- Direct OEM Replacement — designed to install in place of the original assembly on GX440 horizontal shaft engines with no alterations to the engine housing required.
- Serial Number Matters — Honda lists more than one starter variant for the GX440 across its production run; check your engine's serial number against the compatibility table to confirm this is the right assembly for your machine.
- Starting Reliability — a worn or damaged recoil starter causes hard pulls, failed engagement, or a rope that won't retract, leaving the engine unable to start; replacing it with the correct OEM assembly restores crisp, consistent pull-start operation.
The recoil starter assembly is the pull-start mechanism mounted to the engine shroud. When the operator pulls the rope, the internal rewind spring tensions and the pawls engage the starter cup on the flywheel, spinning the engine over to initiate combustion. Once the engine fires, the pawls retract and the spring rewinds the rope back into the housing. Over time the rewind spring can fatigue, the rope can fray, or the pawl mechanism can wear — any of which prevents reliable starting. Replacing the full assembly on the GX440 restores the complete pull-start function in a single service step.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28400-Z2E-003ZB |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly (Black) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX440 | 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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