The Honda 28400-ZG9-305 Recoil Starter Assembly is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter Assembly designed for GXV140 and GXV160 vertical shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM component, this assembly is manufactured to the exact specifications of the original unit, ensuring a consistent, reliable pull-start every time. Honda supersedes recoil starter parts at serial number breaks, so confirm your engine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering to make sure part number 28400-ZG9-305 is the correct application for your unit.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Construction — manufactured by Honda to original specifications, with correctly matched rope length, pulley geometry, and spring tension for consistent engagement on GXV140 and GXV160 engines
- Complete Assembly — supplied as a ready-to-install unit including the rope, rewind spring, and pulley housing, so no separate sourcing of sub-components is required
- Vertical Shaft Engine Fitment — engineered specifically for GXV140 and GXV160 vertical shaft engines; confirm your serial number against the fitment table before ordering
- Restored Starting Performance — a worn or broken recoil starter leaves the engine impossible to start by hand; this assembly restores full manual starting capability immediately upon installation
The recoil starter assembly is the manual starting system for the engine. When the operator pulls the rope, a set of spring-loaded pawls inside the assembly engage a cup on the crankshaft, spinning the engine over until combustion begins; once the engine fires, the pawls retract and the rope rewinds automatically. When the rewind spring breaks, the rope fails to retract; when the pawls wear or the rope frays, the engine either will not crank at all or cranks weakly. Replacing the complete assembly restores dependable, full-engagement starting on GXV140 and GXV160 vertical shaft engines.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28400-ZG9-305 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV140, GXV160 | 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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