The Honda 28422-Z1T-701 Starter Ratchet is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Honda horizontal shaft engines, vertical shaft engines, generators, tillers, lawn mowers, and water pumps. As a direct Honda OEM replacement, this starter ratchet is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring proper engagement with the recoil starter assembly every pull. This part fits GX120, GX160, GX200, and GXV160 engines, as well as the EP2500 generator, FC600 tiller, HRC216 lawn mower, and WB20, WB30, WH15, WH20, WMP20, and WT20 water pumps — confirm your model and serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Part — sourced directly from Honda, this starter ratchet meets the exact engagement geometry and material specification of the original, so the recoil starter catches and releases cleanly on every pull.
- Broad Cross-Model Compatibility — a single part covering GX120, GX160, GX200, and GXV160 engines, the EP2500 generator, FC600 tiller, HRC216 lawn mower, and multiple Honda water pump models including WB20, WB30, WH15, WH20, WMP20, and WT20.
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates recoil starter components at specific serial breaks; check the serial number on your machine against the fitment table to confirm part number 28422-Z1T-701 is the correct ratchet for your unit.
- Restored Starting Performance — a worn or damaged ratchet causes the starter to slip or fail to engage the flywheel, leaving the engine unable to start; replacing it restores positive, consistent starter engagement.
The starter ratchet is the engagement mechanism inside the recoil starter assembly. When the starter rope is pulled, the ratchet extends to catch the flywheel cup and spin the engine over for ignition; when the engine fires and the rope is released, the ratchet retracts so the spinning flywheel does not drive the starter back. Over time, the pawl faces wear, the ratchet can crack, or the spring tension weakens, causing the starter to slip or fail to turn the engine at all. Replacing this component with a genuine Honda part restores the crisp, positive engagement the recoil system depends on.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28422-Z1T-701 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Ratchet |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EP2500 | 3103959-9999999 |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX120, GX160, GX200 | All |
| Lawn Mower | HRC216 | 1916288-9999999 |
| Tiller | FC600 | All |
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV160 | All |
| Water Pump | WB20, WB30, WH15, WH20 | 1422407-9999999 |
| Water Pump | WMP20, WT20 | 1916817-9999999 |
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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