The Honda 28420-ZG0-003 Starter Reel is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Honda equipment, including BF2 and BF20 portable outboard motors, EG650, EM650, EX650, and EX1000 generators, the F210 tiller, G100 horizontal shaft engines, the HP250 power carrier, HR173 lawn mowers, and WB15 water pumps. As a direct OEM replacement, this reel is manufactured to Honda's exact specifications, ensuring a proper fit within the recoil starter assembly of the equipment it serves. Confirm your machine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at specific serial breaks across this broad range of models.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — sourced directly from Honda, this reel matches the original component exactly, ensuring the rope winds and unwinds with the correct tension and geometry every time.
- Recoil Starter Integrity — a worn or cracked starter reel causes inconsistent rope retraction and failed start attempts; replacing it with this OEM part restores dependable pull-start performance.
- Broad Cross-Equipment Fitment — covers an unusually wide range of Honda products, including portable outboard motors, generators, a tiller, a power carrier, a lawn mower, a water pump, and a horizontal shaft engine; confirm your model and serial number before ordering.
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda revises recoil starter components at serial breaks; check your unit's serial number against the compatibility table to confirm this is the correct reel for your specific machine.
The starter reel is the coiled-rope spool at the heart of a recoil starter assembly. When the operator pulls the starter grip, rope unwinds from the reel, spinning the engine or motor's flywheel to initiate combustion. A spring inside or behind the reel stores tension during the pull and retracts the rope smoothly once released. Over time, the reel can crack, warp, or wear at the rope anchor point, causing the rope to jam, fail to retract, or pull free entirely — leaving the machine unable to start. Replacing a damaged reel with the correct OEM part restores the full pull-and-return action the recoil starter depends on.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28420-ZG0-003 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Reel |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EX1000 | 1000001-1186838 |
| Generator | EG650 | 1000001-2357294 |
| Generator | EM650, EX650 | 1280788-1281027 |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | G100 | 1000001-2357294 |
| Lawn Mower | HR173 | 1000001-2613584 |
| Portable Outboard Motor | BF2, BF20 | 1213768-9999999 |
| Power Carrier | HP250 | 1000001-2541991 |
| Tiller | F210 | 1000001-2494332 |
| Water Pump | WB15 | 1000001-2357294 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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