Honda 28400-Z7B-003ZB Recoil Starter Assembly (Black)

The Honda 28400-Z7B-003ZB is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter Assembly (Black) designed for the GX270 horizontal shaft engine. As a direct Honda OEM component, this assembly is built to the same specification as the unit that left the factory, ensuring a proper fit without the guesswork that comes with sourcing a non-OEM alternative. Honda supersedes parts at serial number breaks, so confirm your engine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering to make sure part number 28400-Z7B-003ZB is the correct application for your unit.

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Starting System Integrity — sourced directly from Honda, this assembly matches the original recoil mechanism in rope length, pulley diameter, and return-spring tension, so the starter engages and retracts consistently from the first pull.
• Black Housing Variant — the (Black) designation identifies a specific color variant; confirm this matches your existing unit before ordering, as alternate housing colors are catalogued separately.
• Direct Fit for GX270 Engines — engineered specifically for the GX270 horizontal shaft engine, this assembly mounts in place of the original without cutting, drilling, or adapter hardware.
• Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates part specifications at production serial breaks; cross-check your engine's serial number with the fitment table to confirm this is the right assembly for your machine.

The recoil starter assembly is the manual starting system for the engine. When the operator pulls the grip, the rope unwinds the pulley, which spins the engine's crankshaft through an internal pawl-and-ratchet mechanism until the engine fires; a coiled return spring then retracts the rope and resets the pawl ready for the next pull. A worn or damaged recoil starter can result in a rope that will not retract, a pulley that slips without engaging the crankshaft, or a broken spring that leaves the engine unable to start entirely. Replacing the complete assembly restores dependable, full-engagement starting and gets the equipment it powers back to work.

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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