The Honda 28400-ZH8-033ZP Recoil Starter Assembly (Tsurumi Blue) is a genuine OEM component designed for GX160 horizontal shaft engines. This is the Tsurumi Blue variant — confirm that your unit requires this specific color before ordering, as GX160 engines were produced in multiple starter configurations across different serial ranges. As a genuine Honda part, it is built to the same specifications as the original unit installed at the factory, ensuring a direct, hassle-free installation. Check your engine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the correct assembly for your machine.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — sourced directly from Honda, this starter assembly matches the original unit in every dimension, rope length, and pawl engagement geometry — no guesswork on fitment
- Tsurumi Blue Variant — this is the Tsurumi Blue color configuration of the GX160 recoil starter; verify your engine's existing starter color and serial number before purchasing to ensure this is the correct variant
- GX160 Fitment — built specifically for GX160 horizontal shaft engines; cross-reference your serial number with the compatibility table, as Honda supersedes starters at serial breaks and multiple configurations exist
- Rope Pull and Pawl Integrity — a fully assembled unit means the rope, spring, and pawl mechanism arrive ready to install, restoring crisp, consistent starting pull to an engine that has become difficult or impossible to start
The recoil starter assembly is the manual-pull starting system mounted to the engine. When the operator pulls the handle, a coiled return spring drives a rope drum that spins the engine's crankshaft through a set of ratcheting pawls, building enough speed to fire the combustion cycle. Once the engine starts, the pawls retract automatically, disengaging the starter from the spinning flywheel. Over time, the recoil spring can weaken or break, the rope can fray, and the pawls can wear — any of which results in a slow, sluggish pull or a starter that won't engage at all. Replacing the complete assembly restores full manual-start function to the GX160 engine.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28400-ZH8-033ZP |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly (Tsurumi Blue) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX160 | 1000001-1279855 |
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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