Description
Overview:
This recoil spring is a genuine Honda part for the GXH50 engine range, designed to restore smooth and reliable pull starting. Made from high-strength spring steel, it sits within the recoil starter assembly and returns the starter pulley after each pull. The precise fit and correct spring tension help prevent rope slack and misfeeds, reducing wear on the starter unit. Suitable for Honda GXH50 and GXH50U engines commonly used in compact construction and garden equipment, it offers a direct replacement for worn or broken springs. Marked with OEM number 28442-ZL8-003 (also 28442ZL8003), it matches Honda factory specifications for performance and longevity. Genuine Honda part for assured compatibility, consistent spring action, and dependable everyday use.
Key Features:
- Genuine Honda OEM recoil spring for the GXH50 series
- Made from durable spring steel for long service life
- Correct tension and profile for smooth rope rewind and consistent starts
- Direct-fit replacement to restore starter performance and reliability
- Helps prevent starter rope tangles, slack, and premature wear
- Engineered to Honda specifications for accurate seating in the starter housing
- Suitable for routine maintenance or repair of failed or fatigued springs
- Straightforward to fit with basic tools; take care due to stored spring tension
Typical Applications:
Used in the recoil starter mechanism on small Honda engines powering light construction and garden machinery. Typical equipment includes plate compactors, water pumps, lawn edgers, lightweight tillers, and similar tools built around GXH50/GXV50-series engines. Ideal for restoring reliable starting after spring failure or loss of tension.
Also known as:
Recoil starter spring, rewind spring, starter recoil return spring, starter rewind spring, pull cord return spring, pull starter return spring, recoil return spring.
Fits Models:
GXH50, GXH50U, GXH50UT, GXV50, GXV50U, GXV57, GXV57U
Alternate Part Numbers:
28442-ZL8-003, 28442ZL8003
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 28442 ZL8 003 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| OEM No. | 28442ZL8003 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | GXH50, GXH50U, GXH50UT, GXV50, GXV50U, GXV57, GXV57U |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Honda |
| Fits Models | GXH50 (GCAL) | GXH50UT (GCBYT) | GXH50U (GCAFK) (Mixer Spec) | GXV50U (GJAAK) | GXV50 (GJAG) | GXV57U (GJAJK) | GXV57 (GJALM) |
