Honda 28400-ZE2-W02ZC Recoil Starter Assembly (Geko Blue)

The Honda 28400-ZE2-W02ZC Recoil Starter Assembly (Geko Blue) is a genuine OEM component designed for the GX270 horizontal shaft engine. Sourced directly from Honda, this assembly carries the exact color designation — Geko Blue — that matches specific GX270 production units, so confirming that your machine's housing matches this variant before ordering is essential. As a genuine OEM part, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original unit that shipped with your engine, ensuring a direct, hassle-free installation.

Key Features

• Correct Color Variant — finished in Geko Blue to match the specific GX270 production variant; confirm your engine's starter housing color before purchasing to ensure this is the right assembly for your unit
• Genuine OEM Construction — every internal component, including the rope pulley, rewind spring, and starter pawls, is built to Honda's original specifications for dependable engagement and consistent starting performance
• Direct Replacement for GX270 Engines — engineered specifically for the GX270 horizontal shaft engine; no adaptation required and mounts in place of the original assembly
• Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates and supersedes parts at production breaks, so cross-referencing your engine's serial number against the fitment table helps confirm part number 28400-ZE2-W02ZC is correct for your specific unit

The recoil starter is the manual pull-start mechanism that cranks the engine each time the operator pulls the starter rope. When the rope is pulled, it unwinds from the pulley and drives a set of pawls outward to engage the engine's flywheel, spinning it to initiate combustion. A rewind spring returns the rope and pulley to their resting position after each pull. When the recoil spring breaks, the rope fails to retract; when the pawls wear or stick, the starter spins without engaging the flywheel — both faults leave the engine unable to start. Replacing the full assembly restores reliable, first-pull starting to the GX270 engine and the equipment it powers.

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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