The Wacker Neuson Idle Jet is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson equipment, including VP and WP series single-direction vibratory plate compactors, PT2 and PDT series pumps, CT36-6 concrete trowels, GP2600 portable generators, BPU reversible vibratory plates, BFS floor saws, and PG series dewatering pumps. This genuine OEM part is sourced directly through Wacker Neuson's authorized supply chain, ensuring it meets the exact carburetor circuit specifications of the original component. Part number is the correct service replacement across an extensive list of Wacker Neuson models spanning compaction, concrete finishing, pumping, and power generation equipment. Confirm your model number against the fitment list before ordering to ensure a proper application match.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Fuel Metering Accuracy — Manufactured to the original carburetor circuit specification, this idle jet delivers the correct fuel-to-air ratio at low throttle, keeping idle quality consistent across all listed models.
- Direct Carburetor Drop-In — Sized and threaded to match the original idle circuit port; installs directly into the carburetor body without recutting threads or resizing the bore.
- Broad Cross-Equipment Fitment — A single OEM part number covering VP/WP vibratory plates, BPU reversible plates, PT2/PDT/PG pumps, CT36-6 trowels, GP2600 generators, and BFS floor saws, simplifying parts inventory across a mixed fleet.
- Restores Clean, Stable Idle — A clogged or worn idle jet causes rough idling, stalling at low RPM, and hard starting; replacing it with a correctly sized OEM jet restores smooth, stable engine behavior at idle and low load.
- Fuel System Integrity — As a fuel-circuit component, using the correct OEM jet orifice size is essential to prevent over-rich or over-lean conditions that can damage the engine or cause unsafe operation under load.
The idle jet is a small but critical component inside the carburetor's idle circuit. It controls the precise amount of fuel that enters the airstream when the engine is running at low throttle or at rest, and its calibrated orifice diameter determines the fuel-to-air mixture at those conditions. When an idle jet becomes clogged with varnish deposits from stale fuel, or wears and enlarges over time, the engine loses the ability to maintain a steady idle — symptoms include rough running, stalling, difficulty starting, and erratic low-speed behavior. Replacing a failed or fouled idle jet with the correct OEM part restores proper carburetion and allows the engine to transition cleanly between idle and working RPM.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000156548 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0156548 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Idle Jet |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| PT2 Pump | PT2 | 5000009318, 5000009319, 5000009320 |
| CT36-6 Trowel | CT36-6 | 5000009443, 5000620830 |
| Premium Portable Generator | GP2600 | 5000620088, 5000620116 |
| 50mm/2in Diaphragm Trash Pump | PDT2 | 5000009494, 5000620770 |
| 75mm/3in Diaphragm Trash Pumps | PDT3 | 5000009495, 5000620774 |
| PG2 Dewatering Pump | PG2 | 5000009496, 5000009497 |
| PG3 Dewatering Pump | PG3 | 5000009498, 5000009499 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 11kN, 3 50mm/13.8in | VP1135R | 5000008709, 5000009071, 5000630061 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 11 kN, 356mm/14in | VP1135RW | 5000009251, 5000009512 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340RW | 5000009034 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550RW | 5000009030 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340R | 5000009033 |
| VP1340W VIBROPLATE | VP1340W | 5000008706, 5000630051 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550R | 5000009029, 5000630056 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 20 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP2050R | 5000009088, 5000630063 |
| VP1550W VIBROPLATE | VP1550W | 5000008708, 5000630013, 5000630053 |
| Vibratory Soil Plate, 60 kN | VP60X | 5000009533 |
| VP1340 Single Direction Vibratory Plate | VP1340 | 5000008705, 5000630050 |
| Vibratory Soil Plate, 50 kN | VP50X | 5000009531 |
| Single Direction Plate | VPR70 | 5000006909 |
| WP1540W VIBROPLATE | WP1540W | 5000009326, 5000630018, 5000009547, 5000630066 |
| VP1550 VIBROPLATE | VP1550 | 5000008707, 5000630052 |
| WP1550W VIBROPLATE | WP1550W | 5000009324, 5000009548, 5000630020, 5000630064 |
| WP1550 VIBROPLATE | WP1550 | 5000009325, 5000630065 |
| WP1540 VIBROPLATE | WP1540 | 5000009327, 5000630067 |
| Value Vibratory Plate | VP2050I | 5000009541 |
| VP50Xw-VIBROPLATE | VP50Xw | 5000630094 |
| VP60Xw-VIBROPLATE | VP60Xw | 5000630095 |
| BFS12 FLOOR SAW | BFS12 | 5000630000 |
| WP 2050W | WP2050W | 5000630023 |
| WPP 1540W | WPP1540W | 5000630027 |
| WPP 1550W | WPP1550W | 5000630031 |
| WPP 1550Ww | WPP1550Ww | 5000630032 |
| Single Direction Plate | AP1135R | 5000009518 |
| WPP 1540Ww | WPP1540Ww | 5000630028 |
| Single Direction Asphalt Plate | VP2050RW | 5000009511 |
| VP2050W VIBROPLATE | VP2050W | 5000009537 |
| Walk-behind Rollers | RS600 | 5000630194, 5000630136 |
| Modular Internal Vibrators | RD 3.7 | 5000006908 |
| 500mm/50in, 20kN Value Vibrato ry Plate | VP2050 | 5000009530 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 11kN 356mm/14in | VP1135R-AU | 5000630102 |
| Single Direction Plates | VP1340W-L | 5000630001 |
| Single Direction Plates | VP1340W-LL | 5000630002 |
| Single Direction Plates | VP1340W-LF | 5000630003 |
| Floor Saws | BFS1214 | 5000630004, 5000630093 |
| Single Direction Plate | WP1550Ww | 5000630113 |
| Single Direction Plate | WP2050Ww | 5000630116 |
| VP1340W VIBROPLATE, W/WHEEL KIT | VP1340W w/WH | 5000630121 |
| Floor Saw | BFS 12 | 5000630092 |
| Single Direction Plate | WP1540Ww | 5000630111 |
| Gas Reversible Vibratory Plate ,25 kN,40cm/16in | BPU 2540 | 5000008954 |
| Floor Saw | BFSX1214 | 5000630101 |
| Floor Saws | BFS 614B | 5000009526 |
| 50mm/2in Diaphragm Trash Pump | PDI2 | 5000009489 |
| 75mm/3in Diaphragm Trash Pump | PDI3 | 5000009491, 5000009492 |
| Generator GH 3500 | GH3500 | 5000610079 |
| High Frequency Demolitionset | TEH 1 | 5000610241 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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