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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHonda Small Engine Recoil Starter Replacement 28400-Z0T-003ZB
Honda Small Engine Recoil Starter Replacement 28400-Z0T-003ZB
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$117.70Estimated Savings
$112.5001:12
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the recoil starter on Honda small engines, commonly found in Honda lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, pressure washers, generators, log splitters, and snow blowers. The most common reason for replacing the recoil starter is if the engine won’t start.
All of the information in this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
Tools used: socket wrench
All of the information in this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
Tools used: socket wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you begin this repair, make sure the engine has cooled remove the wire and boot from the spark plug and turn off the fuel valve.
2
Your first step is to use a socket to remove the fasteners securing the recoil starter assembly to the engine shroud.
3
Note the position of the starter handle and set the old starter aside.
4
Install the new recoil starter by aligning it with the shroud and secure the fasteners.
5
With the new starter in place, you can now turn the fuel valve back on and reattach the spark plug wire and boot.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the recoil starter on Honda small engines, commonly found in Honda lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, pressure washers, generators, log splitters, and snow blowers. The most common reason for replacing the recoil starter is if the engine won’t start.
All of the information in this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
Tools used: socket wrench
All of the information in this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
Tools used: socket wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you begin this repair, make sure the engine has cooled remove the wire and boot from the spark plug and turn off the fuel valve.
2
Your first step is to use a socket to remove the fasteners securing the recoil starter assembly to the engine shroud.
3
Note the position of the starter handle and set the old starter aside.
4
Install the new recoil starter by aligning it with the shroud and secure the fasteners.
5
With the new starter in place, you can now turn the fuel valve back on and reattach the spark plug wire and boot.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Recoil Starter
$117.70
Total$0.00
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