The Honda 28442-896-700 Recoil Starter Spring is a genuine OEM replacement built for GXV120 and GXV160 vertical shaft engines, the EX800 generator, and a wide range of Honda walk-behind lawn mowers including the HR17, HR194, HR214, HR216, HRA214, HRA215, HRA216, HRC215, and HRC216. As a factory-sourced component, this spring delivers the exact tension specification Honda engineered into the original recoil starter assembly. Confirm your machine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at production breaks and the correct spring varies by serial range.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Tension Spec — sourced directly from Honda, this spring is wound to the exact coil tension required for consistent, full-retraction performance in the recoil starter assembly
- Direct Replacement — engineered to swap in without modification, restoring the starter's pull-and-return action to original operating condition
- Broad Fitment — covers GXV120 and GXV160 vertical shaft engines, the EX800 generator, and Honda HR, HRA, and HRC series lawn mowers including the HR214, HR216, HRC215, and HRC216
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates recoil starter components at serial breaks; check your machine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the correct spring for your unit
The recoil starter spring — sometimes called the return spring or rewind spring — is the flat coiled spring housed inside the recoil starter assembly. When the operator pulls the starter rope, the spring stores energy; when the rope is released, that stored energy retracts the rope back onto the pulley so the starter is ready for the next pull. A fatigued or broken spring leaves the rope hanging slack, unable to retract, and the engine or machine cannot be started until the spring is replaced. Keeping this component in good condition is essential to reliable, consistent starting.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28442-896-700 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Spring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EX800 | All |
| Lawn Mower | HR194, HR214, HRA214 | 1000001-1257294 |
| Lawn Mower | HRA215, HRC215, HRC216 | 6061017-9999999 |
| Lawn Mower | HR17, HR216, HRA216 | All |
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV120 | 1000001-1257294 |
| 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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