Honda 28400-ZM0-033ZA Recoil Starter Assembly (Black)

The Honda 28400-ZM0-033ZA Recoil Starter Assembly (Black) is a genuine OEM component designed for GC135, GC160, GCV135, and GCV160 engines. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is built to the exact specification of the original unit, ensuring correct rope pull weight, pawl engagement, and return tension straight out of the box. This assembly is the right choice for GC135 and GC160 horizontal shaft engines as well as GCV135 and GCV160 vertical shaft engines — confirm your engine model and serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks.

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Recoil Mechanism — manufactured to Honda's original specification, ensuring correct spring preload, rope pull force, and pawl engagement for a consistent, reliable start every pull
• Black Finish — matches the original color of the unit it replaces; verify your existing assembly's color before ordering if you are unsure of your variant
• Broad Engine Coverage — fits GC135 and GC160 horizontal shaft engines and GCV135 and GCV160 vertical shaft engines; check your engine model label to confirm the correct orientation for your application
• Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates starter assemblies at production serial breaks, so cross-reference your engine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm part number 28400-ZM0-033ZA is correct for your unit
• Restored Starting Performance — a worn or damaged recoil starter causes hard starting, rope failure, or a pawl that fails to engage the flywheel cup; replacing the assembly restores clean, predictable engine starts

The recoil starter assembly is the manual starting mechanism mounted to the engine. When the operator pulls the starter rope, a spring-loaded pulley unwinds and drives a set of pawls outward, engaging the flywheel cup to crank the engine. Once the engine fires, the pawls retract and the recoil spring winds the rope back onto the pulley, resetting the system for the next pull. Over time, the recoil spring can lose tension, the rope can fray or snap, and the pawls can wear or stick — any of these faults results in an engine that is difficult or impossible to start manually. Replacing the complete assembly with a genuine Honda unit restores full starting function without the need to source and rebuild 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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