The Honda 28400-ZE2-W02ZD is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter Assembly (Bartell Blue) designed for GX240 and GX270 horizontal shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is built to the same specifications as the unit that left the factory, ensuring the rope pulley, pawls, and rewind spring all function together as intended. This assembly carries the Bartell Blue color designation — if you are sourcing this part for a Bartell-branded machine, confirm that this color variant matches your existing unit before ordering. Verify your engine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the correct starter for your application.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Assembly — every internal component, from the rewind spring to the rope pulley and engagement pawls, meets Honda's original production specification for the GX240 and GX270 engines
- Bartell Blue Color Variant — this assembly is finished in Bartell Blue; match this designation to your existing starter housing before purchase, as color variants are application-specific
- Complete Starter Unit — supplied as a full assembly, allowing straightforward swap-out without sourcing individual internal components separately
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda supersedes starter assemblies at production breaks; check your engine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this assembly applies to your GX240 or GX270
- Smooth, Consistent Cranking — a worn or damaged recoil starter leads to hard starts, rope failure, or pawls that won't engage the flywheel cup; a fresh OEM assembly restores clean, repeatable pull-start operation
The recoil starter assembly is the pull-start mechanism mounted to the engine that allows the operator to crank the engine by hand. When the rope is pulled, an internal rewind spring tensions and a set of centrifugal pawls engage a cup on the flywheel, spinning the engine over to initiate combustion. Once the engine fires, the pawls retract and the spring rewinds the rope automatically. When the rewind spring breaks, the rope fails to retract; when the pawls wear or stick, the starter spins without engaging the flywheel, and the engine won't turn over regardless of how hard the rope is pulled.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28400-ZE2-W02ZD |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly (Bartell Blue) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX240 | 3139635-9999999 |
| 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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