Multiquip 16044ZE2005 Air Shutter Assembly

The Multiquip 16044ZE2005 is a genuine OEM Air Shutter Assembly designed for a broad range of Multiquip equipment including trash pump models QP3TH, centrifugal pump models QP402H, masonry saw models MP25E1, MP25E3, MP275E3, MP2H, MP2050E1, MP2050E3, and MP2090HP, as well as reversible plate compactor models MVH308GH and MVH208GH. As a direct OEM component sourced through Multiquip's authorized parts supply, the 16044ZE2005 meets the same production standards as the original part installed at the factory. Verify your model code against the fitment list above before ordering to ensure the correct application.

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Carburetor Air Control: — Manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring correct airflow regulation at the carburetor throat for proper fuel-air mixture across all listed models.
• Drop-In Carburetor Compatibility: — Mounts directly to the carburetor assembly using the original attachment points, requiring no drilling, cutting, or adapter hardware.
• Wide Fitment Coverage: — A single OEM part number covers trash pumps (QP3TH), centrifugal pumps (QP402H), masonry saws (MP25E1, MP25E3, MP275E3, MP2H, MP2050E1, MP2050E3, MP2090HP), and plate compactors (MVH308GH, MVH208GH).
• Consistent Cold-Start and Warm-Up Performance: — A properly functioning air shutter allows the engine to choke correctly on startup and transition smoothly to open running, preventing hard starts and rough idle.
• Fuel System Safety: — A worn or missing air shutter disrupts the choke circuit, which can lead to an overly rich mixture, raw fuel entering the combustion chamber, and elevated fire risk — making timely replacement an operational safety consideration.

The air shutter assembly is the movable flap or plate that controls airflow into the carburetor during engine startup and warm-up — commonly referred to as the choke. When you activate the choke, the air shutter partially or fully closes the carburetor's air intake, enriching the fuel-air mixture so a cold engine can start reliably. As the engine warms, the shutter opens to restore the correct running mixture. When the air shutter is cracked, warped, or missing, the engine may fail to start in cold conditions, run excessively rich, or stall during warm-up — all of which directly impact productivity on the jobsite.

For fitment questions or to confirm the 16044ZE2005 is correct for your specific unit, contact the DHS Equipment parts team for assistance.

Part Details

Compatibility & Fitment

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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