Honda 28400-ZH8-033ZG Recoil Starter Assembly (Mat Black)

The Honda 28400-ZH8-033ZG Recoil Starter Assembly (Mat Black) is a genuine OEM component designed for GX120 and GX160 horizontal shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the same specification as the unit that left the factory, ensuring a correct, hassle-free installation. This is the Mat Black variant — confirm that your engine carries this finish before ordering, as Honda lists multiple color options for this assembly. Always cross-reference your engine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the right assembly for your specific unit.

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Construction — produced by Honda to match the original starter assembly exactly, covering the correct rope diameter, pawl engagement, and housing geometry for GX120 and GX160 engines
• Mat Black Finish — this is the Mat Black color variant; verify your engine's original starter finish before ordering to ensure you receive the correct unit
• Direct Fitment — built for GX120 and GX160 horizontal shaft engines; check your serial number against the fitment table, as Honda supersedes starter parts at serial breaks
• Restored Starting Performance — a worn or damaged recoil starter causes hard starting or a complete failure to engage; replacing it with this assembly restores clean, reliable pull-start operation

The recoil starter assembly is the pull-start mechanism mounted to the engine's flywheel end. When the operator pulls the rope, a spring-loaded spool retracts it and simultaneously engages a set of pawls that spin the flywheel, cranking the engine over until combustion begins. Once the engine fires, the pawls retract automatically so the starter disengages. Over time the rope can fray, the return spring can weaken or break, and the pawls can wear — any of these failures will leave the engine unable to start. Replacing the complete assembly restores the full starting mechanism in a single service step rather than sourcing individual internal components.

Part Details

Compatibility & Fitment

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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