The Honda 28420-896-701 Recoil Starter Pulley is a genuine OEM replacement designed for EX800 generators and HR17 lawn mowers. As a direct Honda OEM component, this pulley is manufactured to the same standards as the original part it replaces, ensuring a correct fit without adaptation. Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks, so verify your machine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering to confirm this is the right pulley for your unit.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — sourced directly from Honda, this pulley matches the original in geometry and rope channel dimensions, so the recoil mechanism engages and retracts cleanly.
- Correct Rope Engagement — the pulley's diameter and groove profile govern how starter rope tension is distributed; an original-spec replacement restores consistent, smooth pulls from the first attempt.
- Broad Fitment — fits EX800 generators and HR17 lawn mowers; always cross-reference part number 28420-896-701 against your machine's serial number to confirm applicability.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — designed to install into the existing recoil starter housing without reworking the assembly, keeping the repair straightforward.
The recoil starter pulley is the rope-winding spool at the heart of the manual starter assembly. When you pull the starter handle, the rope unwinds from this pulley, spinning the engine or motor over to initiate starting; a return spring then rewinds the rope onto the pulley so it is ready for the next pull. A cracked, worn, or damaged pulley causes the rope to jam, slip, or fail to retract fully, leaving the machine difficult or impossible to start by hand. Replacing a worn pulley restores the clean, consistent action the recoil starter depends on.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28420-896-701 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Pulley |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EX800 | All |
| Lawn Mower | HR17 | 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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