The Multiquip 04048220 Decompression Shaft C is a genuine OEM component designed for MVH502DSB2, MVH502DSB, MQ41TDH, and MDR-9D series equipment. As a direct Multiquip OEM part, 04048220 is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring a direct, trouble-free installation. Verify your model code against the fitment list below before ordering to confirm compatibility with your unit.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to the original Multiquip specification, delivering the same dimensional accuracy and material grade as the shaft that shipped with the machine.
- Direct-Fit Installation — Engineered to seat and align exactly as the original shaft, allowing straightforward swap-out without modification to surrounding components.
- Broad Cross-Family Fitment — Compatible across multiple Multiquip equipment families, including MVH502DSB2, MVH502DSB, MQ41TDH, and MDR-9D models.
- Consistent Engine Start Behavior — A correctly functioning decompression shaft allows the engine to start smoothly under reduced cylinder pressure; a worn or misaligned shaft leads to hard starts or failure to start at all.
- OEM Part Number Traceability — Supplied under Multiquip part number 04048220, making it straightforward to cross-reference against your service manual or parts diagram.
The decompression shaft is a small but critical component in the engine's starting system. It briefly opens the exhaust or intake valve during cranking to reduce cylinder compression, allowing the engine to reach ignition speed more easily. When the shaft wears, bends, or becomes misaligned, compression relief is lost and the engine becomes significantly harder — or impossible — to start by hand. Replacing a faulty decompression shaft restores normal starting performance and reduces strain on the recoil or electric start mechanism.
Part Details
| Part Number | 04048220 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Decompression Shaft C |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Plate Compactors | MVH502DSB2 |
| MQ Trash Pumps | MQ41TDH |
| Power Trowels | MDR-9D |
| Plate Compactors | MVH502DSB |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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