The Honda 28420-Z1V-702 Recoil Starter Reel (Black) is a genuine OEM component designed for GXV160 vertical shaft engines and HRC216 lawn mowers. Sourced directly from Honda, this recoil starter reel is an exact-fit replacement that restores proper starting function without the guesswork of aftermarket sourcing. Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks, so confirm your machine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Starting Reliability — manufactured by Honda to the same specification as the original reel, ensuring the rope retracts cleanly and engages the starter pawl correctly every pull.
- Direct OEM Replacement — fits GXV160 vertical shaft engines and HRC216 commercial lawn mowers; drops in without rework or modification to the recoil starter housing.
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates part numbers at production breaks, so cross-reference your machine's serial number with the fitment table to confirm this is the correct reel for your unit.
The recoil starter reel is the spring-loaded spool that stores and retracts the pull rope inside the recoil starter assembly. When the operator pulls the starter handle, the rope unwinds from the reel and spins the engine's flywheel to initiate combustion; once released, the recoil spring inside the reel winds the rope back in, ready for the next pull. A cracked, worn, or broken reel causes the rope to retract sluggishly or not at all, and in a worst case the rope stays loose inside the housing — leaving the engine unable to start until the reel is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28420-Z1V-702 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Reel (Black) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Mower | HRC216 | 2021762-9999999 |
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV160 | 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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