The Honda 28461-ZE1-013 Recoil Starter Knob is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter Knob designed for a wide range of Honda engines, generators, tillers, lawn mowers, and water pumps. As the factory-original grip, this knob matches the exact dimensions and pull feel that Honda engineers specified, ensuring the starter rope seats and releases cleanly every time. This part fits an extensive lineup including GX110, GX140, and GX160 horizontal shaft engines; GXV120 and GXV160 vertical shaft engines; EB2200, EB2500, EB3000, EG1400, EG2200, EG2500, EM1600, EM1800, EM2200, EM2500, and EM3000 generators; F401 and F501 tillers; HR194, HR195, HR214, HR215, HR216, HRA214, HRA215, HRA216, HRC215, and HRC216 lawn mowers; and WA20, WA30, WB20, WB30, WD20, WD30, WH20, and WT20 water pumps. Because Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks, always verify your unit's serial number against the fitment table before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Grip Quality — sourced directly from Honda, this knob delivers the same hand-feel and pull resistance the machine left the factory with, keeping starter-rope loads consistent over thousands of pulls.
- Drop-In Replacement — the knob attaches to the existing starter rope using Honda's original anchor method, requiring no drilling, splicing, or adaptation.
- Broad Honda Compatibility — a single part number covers GX-series and GXV-series engines, EB/EG/EM generators, HR-series and HRC-series lawn mowers, F-series tillers, and W-series water pumps; verify your serial number to confirm the correct application.
- Restore a Worn or Cracked Knob — a degraded knob makes cold-weather starting harder on the hand and can slip under load; replacing it restores full grip and consistent pull force.
The recoil starter knob is the handle a user grips each time the engine is started by hand. It anchors to the end of the starter rope and transmits the pulling force that spins the recoil mechanism, engaging the engine's crankshaft to initiate combustion. When the knob cracks, becomes slippery, or separates from the rope, starting the machine becomes difficult or impossible — replacing it is one of the quickest, lowest-cost repairs in routine equipment maintenance.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28461-ZE1-013 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Knob |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EG1400, EG2200, EG2500 | 3339714-9999999 |
| Generator | EB2500, EB3000, EM1600, EM1800, EM2200, EM2500, EM3000 | All |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX110, GX140, GX160 | All |
| Inverter Generator | EB2200 | All |
| Lawn Mower | HR216, HRA216 | 1152219-9999999 |
| Lawn Mower | HR194, HR214, HRA214 | 2089576-9999999 |
| Lawn Mower | HR195, HR215 | 6061017-9999999 |
| Lawn Mower | HRA215, HRC215, HRC216 | All |
| Tiller | F401, F501 | All |
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV120 | 2089576-9999999 |
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV160 | 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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