The Wacker Neuson Starter Protection Guard is a genuine OEM component designed for the CT48BDT walk-behind concrete trowel and PT3B centrifugal trash pump. As a direct OEM replacement, this guard is manufactured to the same specifications as the original part, ensuring a proper fit without modification. It is confirmed compatible with the CT48BDT (1220mm/48in walk-behind trowel) and PT3B (75mm/3in trash pump) platforms, making it a cross-family service part stocked for both concrete finishing and pumping equipment.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Molded and finished to the original Wacker Neuson specification, so the guard seats, mounts, and covers the recoil starter exactly as the factory-installed unit did.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement: — Matches the original mounting points on both the CT48BDT walk-behind trowel and the PT3B trash pump, so installation follows the standard service procedure for each machine.
- Cross-Family Compatibility: — A single part number that serves both concrete finishing and water-management equipment, simplifying inventory for crews running mixed Wacker Neuson fleets.
- Starter System Protection: — Shields the recoil starter mechanism from debris, concrete splatter, and water ingress, preserving starter function and extending the service life of the starting assembly.
- Operator Safety: — Maintains a physical barrier over the recoil starter cord and housing, reducing the risk of contact with moving components during startup and operation.
The starter protection guard is a molded cover that surrounds and shields the recoil starter assembly on gasoline-powered equipment. Its primary job is to prevent debris, liquid, and physical impact from reaching the recoil mechanism, which is critical for consistent engine starts on demanding jobsites. When this guard is cracked, missing, or broken, the starter housing and pull cord are exposed to concrete slurry, standing water, and jobsite impact — any of which can jam the recoil mechanism, fray the starter cord, or cause premature failure of the entire starting assembly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000080306 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0080306 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Protection Guard |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1220mm/48in Walk-behind Trowel | CT48BDT | 5000008017 |
| 75mm/3in Centrifugal Trash Pum p | PT3B | 5000006731 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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