The Honda 28400-Z7B-003ZA Recoil Starter Assembly (Power Red) is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter Assembly designed for GX270 horizontal shaft engines. As a factory-original component, this assembly is manufactured to the same standards as the part it replaces, ensuring a direct, hassle-free exchange. Confirm your engine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks and multiple variants may share the same model designation.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Recoil Mechanism — factory-original construction means correct rope length, pulley diameter, and spring tension calibrated specifically for the GX270 engine's starting load
- Power Red Color Match — the (Power Red) designation identifies this as the color-correct variant for GX270 engines finished in Honda's Power Red; verify your engine's housing color before ordering if multiple listings are available
- Direct-Fit for GX270 Horizontal Shaft Engines — mounts as an assembly, replacing the complete recoil unit in one step without disassembling individual internal components
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda revises starter assemblies across production runs; check your engine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the correct assembly for your unit
- Consistent Cold and Hot Starting — a worn or broken recoil starter leaves the engine unable to crank; replacing the full assembly restores reliable starting engagement every pull
The recoil starter is the hand-powered cranking mechanism that spins the engine fast enough to initiate combustion on a cold or warm start. When the operator pulls the grip, a rope unwinds from a spring-loaded pulley, engaging a set of pawls that lock against the engine's flywheel cup and rotate the crankshaft. Once the engine fires, the pawls retract and the recoil spring rewinds the rope automatically, resetting the starter for the next pull. When the rope frays, the return spring loses tension, or the pawl mechanism wears, the engine becomes difficult or impossible to start by hand — replacing the full assembly restores immediate starting performance.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28400-Z7B-003ZA |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly (Power Red) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX270 | 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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