The Honda 28462-ZG9-W52 is a genuine OEM Starter Rope (#4.5 x 96") designed for GXV140 and GXV160 vertical shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM part, this rope is cut and sized to the exact specification Honda calls for, ensuring it spools correctly in the recoil starter housing without modification.
Key Features
- OEM Sizing You Can Count On — at #4.5 diameter and 96" in length, this rope matches Honda's original specification for the recoil starter on GXV140 and GXV160 vertical shaft engines, so it routes and ties off correctly the first time.
- Genuine Honda OEM Part — sourced directly from Honda, not an approximation; part number 28462-ZG9-W52 is the same component installed at the factory.
- Variant Awareness — this rope carries a specific size qualifier (#4.5 x 96"). If you are working on a GXV140 or GXV160, verify your engine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the correct rope for your build.
- Restore Pull-Start Function — a frayed, snapped, or stiffened starter rope makes the engine impossible to start; replacing it with the correct OEM rope brings the recoil starter back to full, consistent operation.
The starter rope is the pull cord that transfers the operator's manual pull into rotational energy through the recoil starter assembly, spinning the engine fast enough to initiate combustion. When the rope is pulled, it unwinds from the pulley, turns the crankshaft via the starter pawl mechanism, and then retracts automatically as the recoil spring rewinds the pulley. A rope that is frayed, stretched, or broken makes the engine impossible to start by hand — replacing it promptly restores normal starting and prevents unnecessary strain on the surrounding starter components.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28462-ZG9-W52 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Rope (#4.5 x 96") |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GXV140, 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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