The Honda 31217-Z0A-003 Armature is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Honda horizontal shaft engines, vertical shaft engines, generators, and two-stage snow blowers. This armature is the direct Honda-sourced replacement, carrying the same specifications as the part originally installed at the factory. It is compatible with GX240, GX270, GX340, GX390, GX440, GX630, GX660, GX690, GX700, and GX800 horizontal shaft engines; GCV520, GCV530, GXV520, GXV530, GXV630, GXV660, and GXV690 vertical shaft engines; EB10000, EM4000, EM5000, and EM6500 generators; and HS1336 and HSM1336 two-stage snow blowers. Because Honda supersedes parts at serial number breaks, verify your unit's serial number against the fitment table before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Windings and Core — sourced directly from Honda, this armature meets the exact winding specifications required for consistent magnetic field generation and starter engagement across every compatible model.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — engineered to install in place of the original armature with no reworking, ensuring the starter system returns to correct operation immediately after installation.
- Broad Honda Compatibility — fits GX240 through GX800 horizontal shaft engines, GCV520/530 and GXV520 through GXV690 vertical shaft engines, EM and EB generators including the EB10000, EM4000, EM5000, and EM6500, and HS1336 and HSM1336 two-stage snow blowers.
- Serial Number Verification Advised — Honda revises components across production runs; confirm your machine's serial number against the compatibility table to ensure part number 31217-Z0A-003 is the correct supersession for your unit.
- Restored Starting Performance — a worn or failed armature produces a weak or absent magnetic field, preventing the starter motor from developing sufficient torque to crank the engine. This replacement restores full starter output.
The armature is the rotating electromagnetic core of the electric starter motor. It consists of a wound coil assembly mounted on a shaft that spins inside the starter's magnetic field; when current is applied, the interaction between the armature's windings and the surrounding field magnets generates the rotational force that cranks the engine over. Over time, windings can open-circuit or short internally, brushes wear down contact surfaces, and the commutator can corrode — all of which reduce or eliminate the torque the starter delivers. Replacing a degraded armature with a genuine Honda unit restores the starter motor's ability to spin the engine reliably through its full cranking cycle.
Part Details
| Part Number | 31217-Z0A-003 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Armature |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EB10000, EM4000, EM5000, EM6500 | All |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX240, GX270, GX340, GX390, GX440, GX630, GX660, GX690, GX700, GX800 | All |
| Two-Stage Snow Blower | HS1336, HSM1336 | All |
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GCV520, GCV530, GXV520, GXV530, GXV630, GXV660, GXV690 | 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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