The Honda 28442-ZL8-003 Recoil Starter Spring is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter Spring designed for a wide range of Honda engines and power equipment, including GXH50 horizontal shaft engines, GXV50 and GXV57 vertical shaft engines, EU1000 and EX700 inverter generators, the F220 tiller, and the WX15 water pump. As a direct OEM replacement, this spring is manufactured to Honda's original specifications, ensuring it restores the recoil starter mechanism to proper working order. Always verify the part number 28442-ZL8-003 against your machine's serial number before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at production breaks and fitment can vary within a model family.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Spring Tension — manufactured to Honda's original recoil starter specification, delivering the correct tension and return energy needed for a consistent, positive rope retraction on every pull
- Direct OEM Replacement — this spring is the same component installed at the factory, dropping into the recoil starter housing without modification
- Broad Fitment — a single OEM part covering GXH50 horizontal shaft engines, GXV50 and GXV57 vertical shaft engines, EU1000 and EX700 inverter generators, the F220 tiller, and the WX15 water pump, including fitment across multiple equipment classes
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates parts at production serial breaks; confirm your machine's serial number against the fitment table to ensure this is the correct spring for your unit
- Restores Pull-Start Function — a fatigued or broken recoil starter spring prevents the rope from retracting and leaves the starter unable to build tension for the next pull; replacing it with this genuine spring returns the starter to full function
The recoil starter spring — sometimes called a return spring or clock spring — is a coiled flat spring that stores energy when the starter rope is pulled and releases it to rewind the rope back onto the pulley after each pull. Without a functioning spring, the rope stays limp and the starter cannot reset between attempts, making the engine impossible to start by hand. Over time the spring can fatigue, kink, or snap, particularly on equipment that sees frequent cold-start use; replacing it promptly restores the recoil starter to full operation and gets the equipment running again.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28442-ZL8-003 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Spring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GXH50 | All |
| Inverter Generator | EU1000, EX700 | All |
| Tiller | F220 | All |
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV50, GXV57 | All |
| Water Pump | WX15 | 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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