The Honda 28450-Z1V-000 Starter Pulley is a genuine OEM component designed for GXV160 vertical shaft engines and HRC216 lawn mowers. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring the recoil starter assembly operates exactly as intended. This starter pulley is confirmed for GXV160 engines and the HRC216, but Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks, so always verify your unit's serial number against the fitment table before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — sourced directly from Honda, this pulley delivers the correct rope wrap diameter and pawl engagement geometry the recoil starter depends on for consistent, reliable cranking.
- Direct Replacement — replaces the original starter pulley with no modification, slotting into the recoil starter housing on GXV160 vertical shaft engines and the HRC216 lawn mower.
- Broad Fitment — covers GXV160 vertical shaft engines and HRC216 commercial lawn mowers; confirm your serial number against the fitment table to ensure this is the correct pulley for your production run.
- Restored Pull-Start Performance — a worn or cracked pulley causes the starter rope to slip, bind, or fail to rewind cleanly; replacing it restores smooth, full-travel pulls every time.
The starter pulley is the rope-winding spool at the heart of the recoil starter assembly. When the operator pulls the starter handle, the rope unwinds from the pulley, spinning it and engaging the pawls that turn the engine over. A coiled return spring rewinds the rope onto the pulley once the handle is released. Over time the pulley can crack, wear at the rope slot, or lose the structural integrity needed to keep the pawls seated — any of these faults leads to a starter that slips, won't rewind, or fails to engage the engine altogether. Replacing a damaged pulley with a genuine Honda part restores full recoil function and gets the equipment back into service quickly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28450-Z1V-000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Pulley |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Mower | HRC216 | 1000001-1916287 |
| 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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