Description
Overview:
The Ratchet Guide is a genuine Honda component for the recoil starter on small petrol engines. Made from a durable, low-friction engineering polymer, it supports and guides the starter ratchet/pawls so they engage smoothly with the flywheel cup during pull-start. This reduces wear, improves reliability, and helps the engine start consistently. Designed to Honda's OEM specification, it is a direct-fit replacement for part number 28433-ZH8-003. It is suitable for popular Honda engines used across generators, pumps, compactors, and tillers, including GX120 and GX160. The guide is a simple but critical piece in the starting system, ideal for routine maintenance or a full recoil starter overhaul where precise alignment and smooth action are required. Genuine Honda part for assured compatibility and performance.
Key Features:
- Genuine Honda part for accurate fit and function (OEM 28433-ZH8-003)
- Engineered polymer construction for strength and low friction
- Helps ensure smooth ratchet engagement and reliable pull-starting
- Reduces premature wear of starter pawls and related components
- Resistant to fuel, oil, and typical workshop contaminants
- Direct replacement within the recoil starter assembly; straightforward to fit
- Stable performance in frequent-use and cold-start conditions
- Supports long service life of the recoil starter system
- Suitable for maintenance, repair, and full starter rebuilds
- Matches Honda tolerances to maintain correct clearances
Typical Applications:
Used in the recoil starter assemblies of Honda GX120, GX160, and GX200 engines found on compact generators, water pumps, plate compactors, pressure washers, and rotary tillers. Ideal when refurbishing a hard-starting machine, replacing worn starter internals, or preventing mis-engagement of the starter pawls. Suitable for professional and DIY maintenance to restore dependable starting performance.
Also known as:
Pull-start guide ring, starter pawl guide, recoil guide ring, starter ratchet sleeve, rewind starter guide, pull cord starter guide, starter mechanism guide, recoil hub guide, starter engagement guide.
Fits Models:
EU26i, F720, F720 Versatile, GX120, GX120K1, GX120T1, GX160, GX160H1, GX160K1, GX160T1, GX200, GX200T
Alternate Part Numbers:
28433-ZH8-003, 28433ZH8003
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 28433 ZH8 003 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| OEM No. | 28433ZH8003 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | EU26i, F720, F720 Versatile, GX120, GX120K1, GX120T1, GX160, GX160H1, GX160K1, GX160T1, GX200, GX200T |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Honda |
| Fits Models | GX120K1 (GC01) | GX120T1 (GCAAT) | GX200 (GCAE) | GX200 (GDAB) | GX200T (GCACT) | GX160K1 (GC02) | GX160H1 (GCAAH) | GX160T1 (GCABT) | GX160K1 (GDAA) | EU26i | F720 Versatile |
