The Honda 28410-ZE8-821ZC Recoil Starter Case (Power Red) is a genuine OEM component designed for GXV340 and GXV390 vertical shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a proper fit within the recoil starter assembly. This is the Power Red color variant — confirm that your engine's starter housing matches before ordering, as this color designation identifies the specific case for your unit. Verify your engine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm compatibility before purchase.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — sourced directly from Honda, this case matches the original part in dimensions, color, and construction, ensuring the recoil starter assembly seats and functions correctly
- Power Red Color Variant — the (Power Red) designation identifies this specific version; buyers with a different starter case color should verify their unit before purchasing
- Fits GXV340 and GXV390 Engines — built for Honda's GXV340 and GXV390 vertical shaft engines; check your serial number against the fitment table to confirm the correct application
- Starter System Integrity — a cracked, broken, or warped starter case compromises rope alignment and pawl engagement, making clean recoil action impossible; replacing it with an OEM case restores proper starter operation
The recoil starter case is the outer housing that encloses the starter's rope pulley, recoil spring, and pawl mechanism. It provides the structural frame that keeps every moving component aligned so the starter rope retracts cleanly and the pawls engage the flywheel cup reliably with each pull. When the case is cracked or damaged — whether from a drop, impact, or stress fracture — the pulley and spring can shift out of alignment, resulting in a rope that won't retract, a starter that fails to engage, or a spring that uncoils unexpectedly. Replacing the case with a genuine OEM part restores the geometry the entire starter assembly depends on.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28410-ZE8-821ZC |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Case (Power Red) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV340, GXV390 | 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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