The Honda 28420-ZE1-712 Recoil Starter Reel is a genuine OEM component designed for HS621, HS622, HS624, HS724, and HSS724 snow blowers. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the same specification as the reel that left the factory, ensuring the spring tension, rope slot geometry, and pawl engagement all work exactly as intended. This recoil starter reel is the correct replacement for these Honda snow blower models, so verify your model number and serial number against the fitment table before ordering to confirm this is the right part for your unit.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Part — manufactured by Honda to original specification, meaning rope-winding geometry, spring preload, and pawl engagement are unchanged from what came on your snow blower at the factory.
- Correct Rope Tension and Retraction — a worn or cracked reel loses consistent spring return, making the starter rope sluggish or leaving it hanging loose; this replacement restores crisp, full rope retraction on every pull.
- Broad Snow Blower Fitment — covers the HS621 single-stage and the HS622, HS624, HS724, and HSS724 two-stage snow blowers; always match your serial number to the fitment table to confirm applicability for your specific production run.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — designed to install into the existing recoil starter housing without modification, keeping your service time short heading into or during snow season.
The recoil starter reel is the rope-winding spool at the heart of the recoil starter assembly. When you pull the starter handle, the rope unwinds from the reel and spins the engine's crankshaft; when you release the handle, a coiled return spring inside the reel rewinds the rope and resets the mechanism for the next pull. On a snow blower, a cracked, warped, or spring-failed reel means the rope will not retract properly — or the starter may not engage the engine at all — leaving the machine unable to start when you need it most. Replacing a worn reel restores reliable, consistent cranking so the snow blower starts quickly and the starter mechanism operates smoothly throughout the season.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28420-ZE1-712 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Reel |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Stage Snow Blower | HS621 | 2746197-9999999 |
| Two-Stage Snow Blower | HS624 | 2738657-9999999 |
| Two-Stage Snow Blower | HSS724 | 3286110-9999999 |
| Two-Stage Snow Blower | HS622, HS724 | 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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