The Honda 28450-Z2E-003 Starter Pulley (Screen Grid) is a genuine OEM component designed for GX440 horizontal shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the same standards as the original, ensuring correct fitment and function in the recoil starter assembly. Honda supersedes parts at serial number breaks, so verify your engine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering to confirm this is the right version for your unit.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — sourced directly from Honda, this pulley matches the original specification for the GX440 recoil starter, so the rope winds and recoils exactly as intended.
- Screen Grid Variant — the Screen Grid designation identifies this as a specific pulley variant; confirm it matches the version fitted to your GX440 before purchasing.
- GX440 Fitment — built specifically for the GX440 horizontal shaft engine; not a universal part.
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates recoil starter components at production breaks, so cross-check your engine serial number against the fitment table to ensure this pulley is correct for your serial range.
The starter pulley is the rope-winding spool at the heart of the recoil starter. When the operator pulls the starter rope, it unwinds from this pulley, which simultaneously drives the pawls outward to engage the starter cup and crank the engine. When the engine fires and the rope is released, the recoil spring returns the pulley to its rest position and retracts the rope. A cracked, worn, or incorrectly profiled pulley causes uneven rope travel, poor pawl engagement, or a starter that fails to retract — any of which leaves the engine unable to start reliably.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28450-Z2E-003 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Pulley (Screen Grid) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX440 | 1000001-1002096 |
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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