Description
Overview:
This recoil starter spring is a Genuine Honda replacement part for small petrol engines, including GX100 and GX160. It is a flat spiral spring made from durable spring steel that sits inside the recoil starter assembly to rewind the pull cord and reset the pulley after each start. Correct tension and smooth rewind are essential for reliable cold and hot starts, especially on equipment used daily. The spring measures 60 mm outer diameter, 5 mm band width, and 1 mm thickness, and is engineered to fit the specified Honda housings without modification. Supplied to Honda specification under part number 28442-ZH8-003, it restores consistent pull-start performance and helps prevent sluggish rewind or cord slack on generators, pumps, compactors, tillers, and professional lawn mowers.
Key Features:
- Genuine Honda part (28442-ZH8-003) for assured fit and function
- Robust spring steel construction with a protective finish for long service life
- Precise sizing: 60 mm diameter, 5 mm width, 1 mm thickness
- Restores proper recoil tension for smooth, reliable pull starts
- Direct replacement for worn or fatigued springs; no modifications required
- Stable performance under frequent use and varying temperatures
- Improves rewind speed to reduce cord slack and starter hang-ups
- Compatible across a wide range of Honda GX engines and select mower models listed
Typical Applications:
Used in recoil starter assemblies on Honda-powered equipment such as generators, water pumps, pressure washers, plate compactors, rotavators/ tillers, and professional lawn mowers. Ideal for routine maintenance or repairs when the starter cord fails to retract fully, the recoil feels weak, or the engine becomes harder to start due to a tired spring.
Also known as:
Pull start spring, starter recoil spring, rewind spring, recoil return spring, starter return spring, rope starter spring. These terms refer to the same flat spiral spring inside the recoil housing that provides the rewind force for the starter cord and pulley.
Fits Models:
EU26i, F720, F720 Versatile, G100, GX100, GX100U, GX120, GX120K1, GX120T1, GX120T2, GX120U1, GX120UT1, GX120UT2, GX160, GX160H1, GX160K1, GX160T1, GX160T2, GX160U1, GX160UT1, GX160UT2, GX200, GX200H, GX200T, GX200T2, GX200U, GX200UT, GX200UT2, GXR120, GXV160UH2, HRD536K4, HRD536K4 QXEH, HRH536, HRH536 QXE, HRH536K3, HRH536K3 HXE, HRH536K3 QXE, HRH536K4, HRH536K4 HXEH, HRH536K4 QXEH
Alternate Part Numbers:
28442-ZH8-003, 28442ZH8003, 12051
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 28442 ZH8 003 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| OEM No. | 28442ZH8003 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | EU26i, F720, F720 Versatile, G100, GX100, GX100U, GX120, GX120K1, GX120T1, GX120T2, GX120U1, GX120UT1, GX120UT2, GX160, GX160H1, GX160K1, GX160T1, GX160T2, GX160U1, GX160UT1, GX160UT2, GX200, GX200H, GX200T, GX200T2, GX200U, GX200UT, GX200UT2, GXR120, GXV160UH2, HRD536K4, HRD536K4 QXEH, HRH536, HRH536 QXE, HRH536K3, HRH536K3 HXE, HRH536K3 QXE, HRH536K4, HRH536K4 HXEH, HRH536K4 QXEH |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Honda |
| Fits Models | GX100U (GCAGK) | GX120K1 (GC01) | GX120T1 (GCAAT) | GX120UT1 (GCAGT) | GX200 (GCAE) | GX120U1 (GCAHK) | GX120UT2 (GCBMT) | GX200 (GDAB) | GX200T (GCACT) | GX120T2 (GCBNT) | GX160K1 (GC02) | GX160H1 (GCAAH) | GX160K1 (GCAAK) | GX160T1 (GCABT) | GX160U1 (GCACK) | GX160UT1 (GCAFT) | GX200UT (GCAHT) | GX160UT2 (GCBPT) | GX160T2 (GCBRT) | GX160K1 (GDAA) | GX200U (GCAJK) | GX200H (GCARH) | GX200UT2 (GCBTT) | GX200T2 (GCBUT) | GXV160UH2 (GJABH) | EU26i | F720 Versatile | HRH536 QXE | GX100 (GCANM) | HRH536K3 HXE | HRH536K3 QXE | HRH536K4 HXEH | HRH536K4 QXEH | HRD536K4 QXEH |
