Honda 28400-Z8B-003ZE Recoil Starter Assembly (Long Rope) (Black)

The Honda 28400-Z8B-003ZE Recoil Starter Assembly (Long Rope) (Black) is a genuine OEM component designed for GC160 horizontal shaft engines and GCV160, GCV190, and GSV190 vertical shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM assembly, this starter ships exactly as Honda specifies — correct rope length, correct housing color, and correct pawl engagement geometry for the engines listed. Confirm your engine model and serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes starter assemblies at serial breaks and the long-rope variant is specific to select production runs.

Key Features

• Genuine Honda OEM Assembly — sourced directly from Honda, this starter delivers the correct rope pull length, return tension, and pawl engagement that the engine's flywheel demands — no guesswork on spring preload or cord sizing.
• Long Rope Variant — the extended rope length suits applications where the standard reach is insufficient; match this qualifier to your existing unit before purchasing, as both long- and standard-rope assemblies may be listed for the same engine model.
• Black Housing — color-matched to the original fitment for a clean, factory-appearance repair on the engines this assembly covers.
• Broad Engine Coverage — fits GC160 horizontal shaft engines and GCV160, GCV190, and GSV190 vertical shaft engines; verify your serial number against the fitment table, as Honda issues part supersessions at defined serial breaks.
• Restore Easy Starting — a worn or broken recoil starter leaves the engine impossible to start by hand; replacing the full assembly restores the reliable pull-start action the engine depends on.

The recoil starter assembly is the pull-start mechanism that cranks the engine each time the operator pulls the handle. When the rope is pulled, an internal spring-loaded pawl engages lugs on the engine flywheel, spinning it fast enough to initiate combustion; when released, the rewind spring retracts the rope and disengages the pawl automatically. A failed recoil starter — whether from a broken rewind spring, a snapped rope, or worn pawls — makes the engine impossible to start by hand, bringing any work to an immediate stop. Replacing the complete assembly rather than individual internals ensures every component works together as Honda designed.

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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