The Honda 28400-ZE3-W02ZC Recoil Starter Assembly (Simpson Blue) is a genuine OEM recoil starter built for GX340 and GX390 horizontal shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM component, this starter assembly is manufactured to the same specifications as the unit that left the factory, ensuring correct engagement with the engine's starter cup and flywheel. The Simpson Blue color designation identifies this as the variant specified for Simpson-branded equipment using GX340 or GX390 engines — verify your unit's color and serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes starter assemblies at serial breaks and multiple variants exist for these engine families.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Construction — pulled directly from Honda's parts supply, this recoil starter assembly is built to the same engagement geometry and spring tension as the original, so the rope pull, return action, and pawl engagement perform as intended from the first pull.
- Simpson Blue Variant — the color designation is a functional identifier, not cosmetic only; confirm this matches the original starter on your machine before purchase, as non-matching variants may differ in mounting configuration.
- Fits GX340 and GX390 Horizontal Shaft Engines — designed specifically for Honda's GX340 and GX390 engine families; check your engine's serial number against the compatibility table to confirm the correct application.
- Reliable Cold and Warm Starting — a properly functioning recoil starter delivers consistent, controlled cranking force each pull; a worn or broken starter leaves the engine unstarted, stopping work until the assembly is replaced.
The recoil starter assembly is the manual starting system on Honda GX340 and GX390 engines. When the operator pulls the handle, a coiled return spring stores energy and retracts the rope while a set of centrifugal pawls engage the flywheel to crank the engine; once the engine fires, the pawls release automatically. When the rope frays, the spring loses tension, or the pawls wear or break, the engine either becomes difficult to start or cannot be started at all — replacing the complete assembly restores full starting function without the need to rebuild individual internal components.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28400-ZE3-W02ZC |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly (Simpson Blue) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX340, GX390 | 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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