The Honda 28453-896-003 Starter Pulley is a genuine OEM component designed for EX800 generators, F200 tillers, G100 horizontal shaft engines, HR17 lawn mowers, and WA15 water pumps. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring the recoil starter system operates exactly as intended. Honda supersedes parts at serial number breaks, so confirm part number 28453-896-003 against your machine's serial number before ordering. This pulley serves a range of equipment classes, and verifying your specific unit is the surest way to a correct first-time fit.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Rope Engagement — manufactured by Honda to maintain consistent rope wrap, tension, and recoil action across the recoil starter system
- Broad Equipment Coverage — fits EX800 generators, F200 tillers, G100 horizontal shaft engines, HR17 lawn mowers, and WA15 water pumps, including the original part number 28453-896-003
- Serial Number Verification Advised — Honda updates parts at production serial breaks; check your machine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the correct pulley for your unit
- Restored Starting Reliability — a worn or cracked starter pulley causes uneven rope travel, poor recoil return, or a starter that fails to engage; replacing it restores a smooth, consistent pull every time
The starter pulley is the spool at the heart of the recoil starter assembly. When you pull the starter rope, it unwinds from the pulley, spinning the starter mechanism and turning the engine or machine over to initiate combustion or operation. A return spring drives the pulley back, rewinding the rope so the starter is ready for the next pull. When the pulley cracks, grooves wear deep into the rope channel, or the spring seat fails, the rope can fray, jam, or refuse to rewind — leaving the equipment unable to start until the pulley is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28453-896-003 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Pulley |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EX800 | All |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | G100 | All |
| Lawn Mower | HR17 | All |
| Tiller | F200 | All |
| Water Pump | WA15 | 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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