Multiquip 442012 Neutral Detent Plate

The Multiquip 442012 Neutral Detent Plate is a genuine OEM component designed for SP303516, SP303520, SP303526, SP303530, SP605716, SP605720, SP605726, SP605730, SP605736, SP4, and SP6457 series pavement and flat saws. As a direct factory replacement, this plate ensures the drive control returns to and holds the neutral position with the correct mechanical resistance. Sourced directly from Multiquip, part 442012 is built to the same specification as the original, making it a straightforward like-for-like swap on compatible SP-series machines.

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Multiquip's original design spec, ensuring the detent engagement force and plate geometry match the original component exactly.
• Broad SP-Series Compatibility — Confirmed fitment across SP303516, SP303520, SP303526, SP303530, SP605716, SP605720, SP605726, SP605730, SP605736, SP4, and SP6457 pavement and flat saw models.
• Direct Drop-In Replacement — Designed to seat into the existing control linkage without modification, restoring drive control feel to original operating condition.
• Drive Control Integrity — A correctly functioning neutral detent plate keeps the propulsion system from drifting out of neutral, giving the operator consistent, predictable control of saw travel.
• Operator Safety Relevance — On self-propelled saws, a worn or broken detent plate can cause unintended machine movement. Replacing this part promptly restores safe, deliberate operator control.

The neutral detent plate is a small but critical component in the drive control assembly of self-propelled pavement and flat saws. It provides the mechanical resistance that holds the propulsion control lever firmly in the neutral position, preventing the saw from creeping forward or backward when the operator releases the drive handle. When this plate wears, chips, or breaks, the detent no longer holds securely — leading to inconsistent drive engagement, unpredictable blade travel, and potential loss of operator control on the cut line.

Part Details

Compatibility & Fitment

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