The Honda 28450-ZH8-801 Starter Pulley is a genuine OEM component designed for F401, F501, FC600, FR600, and FR800 tillers and GX160 horizontal shaft engines. As a direct OEM replacement, this pulley is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring it seats and engages correctly within the recoil starter assembly. Honda supersedes parts at serial number breaks, so confirm your machine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering to make sure part number 28450-ZH8-801 is the right match for your unit.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Rope Groove Integrity — produced by Honda to the same dimensions as the original, maintaining correct rope wrap and smooth pull-start action
- Pawl Engagement Accuracy — the pulley's pawl geometry is critical to starter engagement; an OEM replacement ensures the pawl interface functions as intended rather than slipping or binding
- Broad Tiller and Engine Fitment — covers the F401, F501, FC600, FR600, and FR800 tillers as well as GX160 horizontal shaft engines, including multiple serial ranges within those models
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates recoil starter components mid-production run; always cross-reference your serial number with the fitment table to confirm this is the correct pulley for your machine
The starter pulley is the rope-wound disc at the heart of the recoil starter. When you pull the starter handle, the rope unwinds from the pulley, spinning it and engaging the pawls that turn the engine or power unit over for starting. A spring inside the housing recoils the rope back onto the pulley once tension is released. When the pulley cracks, wears at the rope groove, or the pawl interface becomes damaged, the starter either fails to engage the engine or the rope does not retract properly — leaving the machine unable to start. Replacing a worn pulley with a genuine Honda part restores the full pull-start cycle and protects the surrounding recoil components from secondary wear.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28450-ZH8-801 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Pulley |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX160 | All |
| Tiller | F401, F501, FR600, FR800 | 8805658-9999999 |
| Tiller | FC600 | 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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