The Honda 28462-ZL8-003 Recoil Starter Rope is a genuine OEM replacement designed for a wide range of Honda engines, generators, tillers, lawn mowers, and water pumps — including GC135, GC160, GC190, GCV135, GCV160, GCV170, GCV190, GCV200, GS160, GS190, GSV190, EN2000, EN2500, FG400, FG500, HRB216, HRX217, WN20, and WN30 models. Honda supersedes recoil starter components at serial breaks, so confirm your unit's serial number against the fitment table before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Construction — built to the same pull-load and diameter specification as the original, so the rope feeds and retracts through the pulley housing without binding or fraying prematurely
- Broad Cross-Model Fitment — covers horizontal shaft engines including GC135, GC160, GC190, GS160, and GS190; vertical shaft engines including GCV135, GCV160, GCV170, GCV190, GCV200, and GSV190; EN2000 and EN2500 generators; FG400 and FG500 tillers; HRB216 and HRX217 lawn mowers; and WN20 and WN30 water pumps
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates recoil starter components across production runs, so match your machine's serial number to the fitment table to confirm this is the correct rope for your unit
- Restore a Clean Start — a frayed, knotted, or snapped starter rope makes the engine impossible to start; replacing it with part number 28462-ZL8-003 restores a smooth, full-stroke pull every time
The recoil starter rope is the pull cord that initiates the engine's starting cycle. When the operator pulls the handle, the rope unwinds the starter pulley, spinning the crankshaft until the engine fires, then the internal recoil spring retracts the rope back into the housing. Over time, constant tension and UV exposure cause the rope to fray, stiffen, or snap entirely — leaving the engine impossible to crank by hand. Replacing a worn rope promptly restores full starting function and prevents damage to the recoil spring and pulley that can follow when a frayed rope jams mid-pull.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28462-ZL8-003 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Rope |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EN2000, EN2500 | All |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GC135, GC160, GC190, GS160, GS190 | All |
| Lawn Mower | HRB216, HRX217 | All |
| Tiller | FG400, FG500 | All |
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GCV135, GCV160, GCV170, GCV190, GCV200, GSV190 | All |
| Water Pump | WN20, WN30 | 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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