Description
Overview:
The Recoil Starter Assembly is a complete pull-start unit for Honda GCV190LA and GCV160A0 petrol engines. It provides the manual starting function by engaging the flywheel and turning the engine over smoothly. Built with a robust plastic housing, a steel recoil spring, a durable starter cord and a comfortable T‐handle, it is designed for repeated use in garden and light-duty equipment. As a Genuine Honda part, it offers proper fit and long service life. Referenced under OEM No. 28400 Z8B V42 (also written 28400-Z8B-V42 and 28400Z8BV42), it is intended as a straightforward, like-for-like replacement to restore reliable starting performance on compatible machines powered by these Honda GCV engines.
Key Features:
- Genuine Honda replacement for assured compatibility and build quality
- Complete recoil unit with housing, rope and handle for direct swap
- Durable construction with a steel spring mechanism for consistent retraction
- Smooth engagement with the flywheel for dependable cold and warm starts
- Designed to use existing mounting points on the engine for easy fitting
- Helps restore starting performance on worn, damaged or slipping recoil units
- Suitable for regular use by homeowners, groundskeepers and tradespeople
- OEM reference 28400 Z8B V42 for accurate identification across catalogues
- Low-maintenance design; clean and inspect cord and pawls periodically
- Backed by Honda's manufacturing standards for longevity
Typical Applications:
Used on garden machinery and light equipment powered by Honda GCV engines, including lawn mowers, scarifiers, turf equipment and similar machines. Ideal when the original recoil is cracked, the spring has failed, or the cord no longer retracts reliably, restoring quick and consistent pull starting in everyday use.
Also known as:
Pull start assembly, recoil pull starter, rope starter, hand starter, starter recoil unit, manual starter, rewind starter, cord starter.
Fits Models:
GCV160A0, GCV190LA
Alternate Part Numbers:
28400-Z8B-V42, 28400 Z8B V42, 28400Z8BV42
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 28400 Z8B V42 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| OEM No. | 28400 Z8B V42 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | GCV160A0, GCV190LA |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Honda |
| Fits Models | GCV160A0 (GJAPA) |
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