Description
Overview:
This Metal Pawl is a genuine Honda component for the recoil starter assemblies on small Honda petrol engines. Made from durable metal for long service life, it engages the starter mechanism to turn the crankshaft when you pull the cord, helping your engine start cleanly and consistently. It is designed for popular Honda GX series engines used across construction, horticulture, and general-purpose machinery, including the GX120 and GX160. As a Genuine Part from Honda, it matches original specifications for fit and function, making it a reliable replacement when the original pawl is worn, chipped, or broken. It is suitable for routine maintenance or a like-for-like swap to restore dependable starting performance.
Key Features:
- Genuine Honda OEM part for precise fit and reliable operation
- Durable metal construction to withstand repeated pull-start cycles
- Restores positive engagement of the recoil starter for consistent starts
- Specifically engineered for Honda recoil assemblies on GX-series engines
- Direct replacement with no modifications required; straightforward to fit with basic tools
- Suitable for both professional and domestic equipment using GX120, GX160, and GX200 engines
- Helps reduce mis-engagement and further wear to starter components
- Stable performance under frequent start/stop use in demanding environments
- Honda part number: 28422-ZH8-801 (also referenced as 28422ZH8801)
Typical Applications:
Used in recoil starter mechanisms on Honda engines powering plate compactors, generators, water pumps, pressure washers, tillers, and walk-behind lawnmowers. Ideal for workshops and end users replacing a worn or damaged starter pawl to maintain reliable starting. Common in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and grounds care where GX-series engines are widely used.
Also known as:
Starter pawl, recoil pawl, starter dog, pull-start pawl, ratchet pawl, recoil starter catch, starter engagement pawl.
Fits Models:
F720, F720 Versatile, GX120, GX120K1, GX120T1, GX120T2, GX120U1, GX120UT1, GX120UT2, GX160, GX160H1, GX160K1, GX160T1, GX160T2, GX160U1, GX160UT1, GX160UT2, GX200, GX200H, GX200T, GX200T2, GX200U, GX200UT, GX200UT2, GX270H, GX390H1, GX440IU, GXV160UH2, HRD536K4, HRD536K4 QXEH, HRH536, HRH536 QXE, HRH536K3, HRH536K3 HXE, HRH536K3 QXE, HRH536K4, HRH536K4 HXEH, HRH536K4 QXEH
Alternate Part Numbers:
28422-ZH8-801, 28422ZH8801
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 28422 ZH8 801 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| OEM No. | 28422ZH8801 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | F720, F720 Versatile, GX120, GX120K1, GX120T1, GX120T2, GX120U1, GX120UT1, GX120UT2, GX160, GX160H1, GX160K1, GX160T1, GX160T2, GX160U1, GX160UT1, GX160UT2, GX200, GX200H, GX200T, GX200T2, GX200U, GX200UT, GX200UT2, GX270H, GX390H1, GX440IU, 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 | 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) | GX270H (GCADH) | GX390H1 (GCAFH) | GX440IU (GCAWK) | GXV160UH2 (GJABH) | F720 Versatile | HRH536 QXE | HRH536K3 HXE | HRH536K3 QXE | HRH536K4 HXEH | HRH536K4 QXEH | HRD536K4 QXEH |
