Honda 28474-890-020 Starter Reel Cover

The Honda 28474-890-020 Starter Reel Cover is a genuine OEM component designed for E3500, EB4000, EM4000, EMS4000, EMS4500, ES3500, and EW170 generators, as well as G400 horizontal shaft engines and GV400 vertical shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM replacement, this cover is manufactured to the same specifications as the original part it replaces. Confirm your model and serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks and more than one variant may exist across this broad range of equipment.

Key Features

• Genuine Honda OEM Part — sourced directly from Honda, this cover meets the original dimensional and material specifications of the part it replaces, ensuring correct alignment with the recoil starter assembly.
• Broad Equipment Coverage — fits E3500, EB4000, EM4000, EMS4000, EMS4500, ES3500, and EW170 generators, plus G400 and GV400 engines, including both horizontal and vertical shaft configurations.
• Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates parts at specific serial breaks, so check your unit's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the correct cover for your machine.
• Protects the Recoil Mechanism — a properly fitted cover shields the starter reel and internal components from debris and damage, keeping the pull-start system operating smoothly.

The Starter Reel Cover is the outer housing that encloses the recoil starter mechanism on engines and generators. It protects the rope pulley, rewind spring, and pawl assembly from dirt, debris, and physical damage — all of which can cause the pull-start system to bind or fail to retract. When this cover is cracked, missing, or improperly seated, the internal starter components are exposed to contamination, which shortens their service life and can result in a starter that either fails to engage the engine or refuses to rewind after a pull.

Part Details

Compatibility & Fitment

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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