The Honda 28431-ZC3-003 Friction Plate is a genuine OEM component designed for the EX350 inverter generator. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a correct, drop-in fit with no guesswork. This friction plate is the exact replacement your EX350 needs to restore proper function to its recoil starter assembly.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Quality — manufactured by Honda to match the original friction plate in every dimension, ensuring the engagement and grip characteristics the recoil starter depends on are preserved.
- Direct OEM Replacement — part number 28431-ZC3-003 installs directly into the EX350 inverter generator with no modification, replacing the original on a one-for-one basis.
- Verify Your Serial Number — Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks; confirm your EX350 serial number against the fitment table before ordering to ensure this is the correct plate for your unit.
- Restore Starter Performance — a worn friction plate causes the recoil starter to slip, engage inconsistently, or fail to retract the rope cleanly; replacing it returns the starter to smooth, reliable operation.
The friction plate is a key component within the recoil starter assembly of the EX350 inverter generator. It works by creating the controlled grip needed to transfer the pulling force of the starter rope into the rotation that cranks the engine — while also allowing the mechanism to disengage and reset once the engine fires. When the friction plate wears or loses its grip, the starter may slip under load or fail to engage the engine consistently, making a cold start difficult or impossible. Replacing it with a genuine Honda part restores the correct engagement feel and extends the life of the surrounding starter components.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28431-ZC3-003 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Friction Plate |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Inverter Generator | EX350 | 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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