The Honda 28400-ZE2-W02ZM is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter Assembly (Bakerite Orange) designed for GX240 horizontal shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM replacement, this assembly is manufactured to the same specifications as the original unit, ensuring a proper fit without modification. This specific listing is for the Bakerite Orange color variant — confirm that your original starter matches this color before ordering, as GX240 engines were produced with multiple starter color variants across their serial range.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Assembly — sourced directly from Honda, this starter assembly matches the original unit in engagement geometry, rope length, and return spring tension, so the engine cranks with the same pull effort as when it left the factory.
- Bakerite Orange Color Variant — this color identifies a specific production version of the GX240 starter; matching the color to your existing unit helps confirm you are ordering the correct assembly for your engine.
- Built for GX240 Horizontal Shaft Engines — engineered specifically for the GX240, this assembly mounts directly to the engine's blower housing using the original hardware and mounting pattern.
- Check Your Serial Number — Honda supersedes starter assemblies at serial breaks, so verify your GX240's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the correct assembly for your production run.
- Restore Dependable Starting — a worn or damaged recoil starter can result in a rope that will not retract, a pawl that fails to engage the flywheel cup, or a broken return spring that leaves the engine unable to be hand-started.
The recoil starter assembly is the manual pull-start mechanism mounted to the front of the engine. When the operator pulls the handle, the rope unwinds and engages spring-loaded pawls that spin the flywheel, cranking the engine through its compression cycle to initiate combustion. Once the engine fires, the pawls retract automatically and the recoil spring rewinds the rope, readying the starter for the next pull. Over time, the return spring can fatigue, the rope can fray and snap, or the pawls can wear, each of which prevents the engine from starting reliably. Replacing the complete assembly restores full manual-start function to the GX240 engine.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28400-ZE2-W02ZM |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly (Bakerite Orange) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX240 | 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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