The Honda 28462-ZE3-W01 Recoil Starter Rope is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Honda engines, generators, a welder generator, a riding mower, a commercial mower, and a water pump — including GX240, GX270, GX340, GX390, GX610, GX620, GXV340, GXV390, GXV520, GXV530, GXV610, GXV620, GCV530, EB11000, EB4000, EB5000, EB6500, EG5000, EM4000, EM5000, EM6500, EN3500, EN5000, EW171, EZ3500, EZ5000, H1011, HRC7113, and WT40. As a genuine Honda part, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original rope installed at the factory, ensuring a consistent pull feel and reliable engagement with the recoil starter assembly every time. Confirm your machine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda updates parts at serial breaks and fitment can vary within a model line.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Pull Consistency — Honda-sourced rope matched to the original diameter, length, and material grade for smooth, repeatable engagement with the recoil starter mechanism.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — routes through the recoil starter housing the same way as the factory rope, with no trimming or splicing required for a clean installation.
- Broad Honda Fitment — covers Honda horizontal and vertical shaft engines including GX240, GX390, GXV530, and GCV530; generators including EB5000, EM5000, and EG5000; the EW171 welder generator; the WT40 water pump; the H1011 riding mower; and the HRC7113 commercial mower.
- Serial Number Verification Advised — Honda supersedes starter components at production breaks, so cross-reference your unit's serial number with the fitment table to confirm this rope is correct for your specific machine.
- Restore First-Pull Starting — a frayed, knotted, or snapped starter rope means the engine or equipment cannot be started at all; replacing it with this genuine rope restores full recoil function immediately.
The recoil starter rope is the pull cord that transfers force from the operator's hand to the recoil starter assembly inside the starter housing. When pulled, it spins the starter cup and engages the engine's flywheel, cranking it over to initiate combustion. Over time, repeated use causes the rope to fray at stress points near the handle or guide eyelet, and eventually it breaks — leaving the engine or equipment unable to start by any manual means. Replacing a worn or broken rope with a correctly sized genuine OEM part restores the full range of pull travel and ensures the recoil spring can retract the rope cleanly after each start attempt.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28462-ZE3-W01 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Rope |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Mower | HRC7113 | All |
| Generator | EN3500, EN5000 | 1002257-9999999 |
| Generator | EZ3500, EZ5000 | 1015505-9999999 |
| Generator | EB4000, EB5000, EB6500, EB11000, EG5000, EM4000, EM5000, EM6500 | All |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX240, GX270, GX340, GX390, GX610, GX620 | All |
| Riding Mower | H1011 | All |
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GCV530, GXV340, GXV390, GXV520, GXV530, GXV610, GXV620 | All |
| Water Pump | WT40 | All |
| Welder Generator | EW171 | 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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