The Honda 28400-ZE3-W02ZN Recoil Starter Assembly (Bakerite Orange) is a genuine OEM component designed for GX340 and GX390 horizontal shaft engines. As a direct OEM replacement, this assembly is built to Honda's original specifications, ensuring the pull force, rope routing, and pawl engagement match what came off the production line. The Bakerite Orange color designation identifies this specific variant — confirm your original unit carries this finish before ordering, as alternative color variants exist for these engine families. Verify your engine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the correct assembly for your unit.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Starter Integrity — Honda-sourced assembly with correct spring tension, pawl geometry, and rope length matched to the GX340 and GX390 platforms — no guesswork on pull-force calibration.
- Color-Specific Variant — The Bakerite Orange designation distinguishes this assembly from other recoil starter variants; match the color of your existing unit before purchasing to ensure you receive the right assembly.
- Fits GX340 and GX390 Horizontal Shaft Engines — Engineered for Honda's workhorse commercial horizontal shaft engines, covering the GX340 and GX390 series across multiple production runs.
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda supersedes starter assemblies at serial breaks; check your engine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm part number 28400-ZE3-W02ZN is correct for your specific unit.
- Reliable Cold and Hot Starting — A worn or damaged recoil starter leads to failed engagement, broken ropes, or a starter that won't retract; this assembly restores clean, consistent pull-start operation.
The recoil starter assembly is the pull-start mechanism mounted to the engine's blower housing. When the operator pulls the handle, the rope unwinds and spins the starter cup, which engages spring-loaded pawls against the flywheel to crank the engine. Once the engine fires, the pawls retract and the recoil spring winds the rope back into the housing. When the recoil spring breaks, the pawls wear, or the rope frays, the engine becomes difficult or impossible to start manually — replacing the complete assembly is the fastest way to restore reliable starting rather than sourcing individual internal components.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28400-ZE3-W02ZN |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly (Bakerite Orange) |
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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Honda 28400-ZE2-W02ZM Recoil Starter Assembly (Bakerite Orange)
