The Honda 28462-Z0G-003 Recoil Starter Rope is a genuine OEM replacement designed for F220 tillers, GXH50 horizontal shaft engines, and GXV57 vertical shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM component, this rope is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring consistent pull weight and durability through repeated starting cycles. Confirm your unit's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks and more than one variant may be listed for these models.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Starting Durability — Honda OEM rope is manufactured to withstand the repeated tension and abrasion of recoil starting, maintaining consistent pull feel over the life of the starter assembly.
- Direct Replacement — This rope is sourced directly from Honda and installs into the recoil starter housing without modification, restoring the starter to proper working order.
- Broad Fitment — Covers F220 tillers, GXH50 horizontal shaft engines, and GXV57 vertical shaft engines; always verify your serial number against the fitment table to confirm the correct rope for your specific unit.
- Restore Pull-Start Function — A frayed, snapped, or stiff starter rope makes the engine impossible to start; replacing it with this OEM rope brings the recoil starter back to reliable operation.
The recoil starter rope is the length of braided cord that connects the starter handle to the recoil pulley inside the starter housing. When the operator pulls the handle, the rope unwinds the pulley, spinning the engine's crankshaft fast enough to initiate combustion. Once released, the recoil spring retracts the rope back onto the pulley, resetting it for the next pull. Over time, the rope can fray from repeated use, weaken from UV exposure, or snap under a hard pull — any of these failures leaves the engine unable to start until the rope is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28462-Z0G-003 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Rope |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GXH50 | All |
| Tiller | F220 | All |
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV57 | 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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