The Honda 28400-ZG9-P42 Recoil Starter Assembly is a genuine OEM component designed for HRC215 and HRC216 lawn mowers. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original unit, ensuring a correct fit the first time. This assembly is confirmed for both the HRC215 and HRC216 — Honda's commercial-grade walk-behind mowers — so verify your model and serial number against the fitment table before ordering. Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks, and matching your serial number ensures you receive the right assembly for your specific unit.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — sourced directly from Honda, this Recoil Starter Assembly meets the original pull-force and engagement specifications your mower was built around, not an approximation of them.
- Rope and Pawl Engagement Integrity — a worn or broken recoil starter allows rope fraying, inconsistent pawl engagement, and failed cold-starts; this replacement restores clean, positive engagement every pull.
- Confirmed HRC Fitment — built for HRC215 and HRC216 commercial lawn mowers; verify your serial number against the fitment table, as Honda updates part numbers at production serial breaks.
- Complete Assembly — supplied as a full assembly including housing, rope, and recoil spring, so no separate sub-components need to be sourced before installation.
The recoil starter assembly is the pull-start mechanism that cranks the engine each time the mower is started. When the operator pulls the handle, a rope unwinds from an internal pulley, engaging spring-loaded pawls that spin the engine's flywheel — compressing the combustion charge and initiating the start cycle. Once the engine fires, the pawls disengage and the spring retracts the rope, resetting the assembly for the next pull. When the rope frays or snaps, the internal recoil spring breaks, or the pawls wear and fail to engage cleanly, the engine cannot be started at all — making a functioning recoil starter essential to keeping the mower in service.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28400-ZG9-P42 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Mower | HRC215, HRC216 | 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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