The Honda 28400-ZE3-W02ZK is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter Assembly (Tsurumi Blue) designed for GX340 and GX390 horizontal shaft engines. As a direct OEM replacement, this assembly is manufactured to the same specifications as the unit that left the factory, ensuring a consistent, dependable start every time. The Tsurumi Blue color designation is a variant identifier — confirm this matches your existing unit before ordering, as GX340 and GX390 engines may carry different starter variants across their production range. Always verify the part number against your engine's serial number to ensure this is the correct assembly for your specific unit.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Assembly — sourced directly from Honda, this starter assembly delivers the same pull tension, rope length, and rewind behavior as the original, so the engine starts the way it was designed to.
- Tsurumi Blue Variant — the color designation identifies a specific production variant; match this to your current starter housing to confirm you are ordering the correct assembly for your machine.
- Fits GX340 and GX390 Horizontal Shaft Engines — built for Honda's workhorse commercial engine series, covering a wide range of equipment applications.
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda supersedes starter assemblies at production breaks, so cross-check your engine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm compatibility before installing.
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 starter rope is pulled, an internal pulley winds against a spring-loaded return system while pawls engage the engine's flywheel to spin it over and initiate combustion. When the engine fires, the pawls automatically disengage so the starter assembly freewheels safely. A worn or damaged recoil starter can result in a rope that fails to retract, pawls that no longer engage the flywheel, or a broken rewind spring — any of which leaves the engine unable to start. Replacing the full assembly restores a clean, predictable pull and proper pawl engagement on GX340 and GX390 engines.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28400-ZE3-W02ZK |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly (Tsurumi 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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