Description
Overview:
The Ratchet Return Spring (Metal Pawls) is a genuine Honda component for the recoil starter mechanism on small engines such as the GX120 and GX160. It is a tightly wound coil made from durable spring steel that returns the ratchet pawls to their rest position after each pull, keeping the starter action smooth and consistent. Fitted inside the recoil assembly, this spring helps ensure reliable engagement and retraction so the engine can start as intended. Designed to Honda factory specifications with a precise fit, it is suitable for engines used in professional and domestic equipment where dependable starting is essential. This part is Genuine Honda (MPN 28443-ZH8-801) and is appropriate for recoil systems that use metal pawls.
Key Features:
- Genuine Honda part for assured compatibility and quality (MPN 28443-ZH8-801)
- Engineered for recoil starters with metal pawls for correct operation
- Robust spring-steel construction resists fatigue and deformation over time
- Factory-spec tension for smooth pawl return and consistent starter feel
- Helps restore reliable starting performance on worn or tired recoil systems
- Accurate fitment within the Honda recoil assembly; no modifications required
- Suitable for routine maintenance or repair to extend service life of the starter
- Supports a wide range of Honda engines commonly found in mowers, generators, pumps, and compactors
Typical Applications:
Used in recoil starter repairs on Honda-powered equipment including lawn mowers, plate compactors, tillers, water pumps, generators, and pressure washers. Ideal when the pull start fails to engage cleanly, the pawls do not retract properly, or the starter action feels inconsistent. Suitable for trade, hire fleets, grounds care, and DIY maintenance.
Also known as:
Starter pawl return spring, recoil ratchet spring, pull-start ratchet spring, recoil starter spring, starter ratchet spring, Honda recoil spring, engine starter spring.
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:
28443-ZH8-801, 28443ZH8801
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 28443 ZH8 801 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| OEM No. | 28443ZH8801 |
| 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 |
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