The Honda 28443-ZE1-003 Ratchet Guide is a genuine OEM Ratchet Guide designed for a wide range of Honda engines, generators, tillers, and water pumps. As an authentic Honda component, this part is manufactured to the same standards as the original, ensuring a direct, hassle-free installation. This Ratchet Guide is confirmed for GX110 and GX140 horizontal shaft engines, EB2200 and EB2500 generators, F401 and F501 tillers, and WA20, WA30, WB20, WB30, WD20, WD30, WH20, and WT20 water pumps, among others. Always verify your machine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm part number 28443-ZE1-003 is correct for your specific unit.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Construction — sourced directly from Honda, this Ratchet Guide matches the original part in form and function, with no adaptation needed to install it.
- Broad Cross-Equipment Fitment — compatible with Honda GX110 and GX140 horizontal shaft engines, multiple generator models including the EB2200 and EG2200, F401 and F501 tillers, and a wide range of Honda water pumps including the WB20, WB30, WT20, and more.
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda supersedes parts across production runs, so confirm your machine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering to ensure this is the correct guide for your unit.
- Recoil Starter Engagement — the Ratchet Guide is a precision-fit component within the recoil starter assembly; a worn or damaged guide can cause inconsistent starter engagement, making prompt replacement essential to dependable startups.
The Ratchet Guide is a key component of the recoil starter system found across Honda's engine-powered equipment lineup. It guides and controls the movement of the starter ratchet mechanism, ensuring that pulling the starter rope reliably engages the engine's flywheel to initiate cranking. When this guide wears or breaks, the starter mechanism can slip, fail to engage cleanly, or become difficult to pull — leaving equipment unable to start until this part is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28443-ZE1-003 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Ratchet Guide |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EG1400, EG2200, EG2500 | 3339714-9999999 |
| Generator | EB2500, EM1600, EM1800, EM2200, EM2500, EX2200 | All |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX110, GX140 | All |
| Inverter Generator | EB2200 | All |
| Tiller | F401, F501 | All |
| Water Pump | WA20, WA30, WB20, WB30, WD20, WD30, WH20, WT20 | 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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