Honda 28400-ZE2-W02ZG Recoil Starter Assembly (Mat Black)

The Honda 28400-ZE2-W02ZG Recoil Starter Assembly (Mat Black) is a genuine OEM component designed for GX240 and GX270 horizontal shaft engines. As a direct OEM replacement, this assembly is manufactured to the same specifications as the original unit, ensuring correct engagement and pull-cord operation from the first start. Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks, so confirm your engine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering to ensure this is the right assembly for your unit. The mat black finish matches the factory appearance of the covered engine models.

Key Features

• Genuine Honda OEM Assembly — sourced directly from Honda, this starter assembly delivers the correct rope length, pulley diameter, and pawl engagement geometry for the GX240 and GX270 horizontal shaft engines.
• Complete Assembly — supplied as a full recoil starter assembly, not individual components, so the rope, pulley, and rewind spring are already integrated for straightforward installation.
• Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates part numbers at production serial breaks; always check your engine's serial number against the compatibility table to confirm this assembly covers your specific unit.
• Restore Reliable Cold and Hot Starting — a worn or broken recoil starter leaves the engine unable to crank; replacing the assembly restores full manual starting capability and prevents operational downtime in the field.

The recoil starter assembly provides the manual starting mechanism for the engine. When the operator pulls the handle, the rope unwinds from the pulley, spinning the crankshaft through a set of centrifugal pawls that engage the starter cup — once the engine fires, the pawls retract and the spring rewinds the rope back into the housing. A failed recoil starter — whether from a broken spring, frayed rope, or worn pawls — prevents the engine from being started at all, making a correct-fit OEM replacement the fastest path back to full operation.

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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