The Honda 28462-Z1T-701 Recoil Starter Rope is a genuine OEM replacement designed for EP2500 generators, FC600 tillers, and GXV160 vertical shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM component, this rope is matched exactly to the recoil starter assemblies fitted to these machines, ensuring consistent pull feel and dependable engagement every time. Confirm your unit's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks and more than one rope specification may share a model listing.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — sourced directly from Honda, this rope is cut, finished, and rated to the exact specification of the original recoil starter assembly, not an approximation of it.
- Correct Pull Resistance — rope diameter and length are matched to the starter drum, so the rewind spring loads evenly and the pull stroke feels consistent from the first cold-weather start.
- Broad OEM Fitment — covers EP2500 generators, FC600 tillers, and GXV160 vertical shaft engines; verify your serial number against the fitment table to confirm the correct rope for your production run.
- Prevents Hard-Start Conditions — a frayed or snapped starter rope leaves the engine impossible to pull through; replacing it promptly with part number 28462-Z1T-701 restores immediate startability.
The recoil starter rope is the pull cord that transmits hand force to the starter mechanism, rotating the engine through compression to initiate combustion. When the operator pulls the handle, the rope unwinds from a drum, spinning the crankshaft via a set of pawls; releasing the handle allows the rewind spring to retract the rope back into the housing. Over time the rope frays from repeated friction at the drum and guide eyelets, eventually breaking under load — when that happens, the engine cannot be started by hand until the rope is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28462-Z1T-701 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Rope |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EP2500 | 3103959-9999999 |
| Tiller | FC600 | All |
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV160 | 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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