The Wacker Neuson Rewind Starter Complete is a genuine OEM component designed for CT36 and CT48 series walk-behind concrete power trowels, including variable-speed and CE-compliant variants. As a factory-original part, the is manufactured to the same specifications as the unit installed at the factory, ensuring a direct, consistent fit across the full range of compatible models. Fitment extends beyond the CT series and also covers select PT3A centrifugal trash pumps, BPS and BPU vibratory plate compactors, BFS floor saws, and HPG/GV portable generator and screed power units — making this a widely applicable starter assembly across Wacker Neuson's product lineup. When a rewind starter fails, reliable engine starting becomes impossible, so sourcing the correct OEM replacement is critical to restoring full operation quickly.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Pull Cord Mechanism: — Rope, spring, and housing are matched to OEM tension and recoil specifications, delivering consistent engagement with the engine's starter cup on every pull.
- Drop-In Replacement: — Mounts directly to the engine housing using the original bolt pattern; no drilling, re-tapping, or adapter hardware required.
- Broad CT-Series Compatibility: — Confirmed fitment across CT36-8A, CT36-8A-V, CT48-8A, CT36AGP, CT36AGT, CT36AVP, CT36AVT, CT48ADP, CT48ADT, and CT48ADT-E walk-behind trowel variants, including both standard and CE-compliant configurations.
- Extended Cross-Family Fitment: — Also fits PT3A trash pumps, BPS 2550A and BPU 2950A vibratory plates, BFS 80 floor saw, and HPG/GV screed power and generator units sharing the same engine platform.
- Restored Cold-Start Performance: — A worn or broken rewind starter leaves equipment unable to start in the field; this complete assembly restores full manual starting function, including correct rope tension and recoil spring return.
The rewind starter — also called a recoil or pull starter — is the manual starting mechanism that allows an operator to crank the engine by pulling a rope. When the rope is pulled, an internal ratchet engages the engine's flywheel to spin it and initiate combustion; releasing the rope allows the internal spring to rewind the cord automatically for the next pull. Over time, the recoil spring can fatigue, the rope can fray or snap, and the plastic housing can crack from repeated stress or exposure — all of which render the machine impossible to start. Replacing the unit as a complete assembly, rather than individual sub-components, restores proper recoil tension and engagement geometry in a single service step.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000081642 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0081642 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Rewind Starter Complete |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CT36-8A-V Trowel | CT36-8A-V | 5000009442, 5000620832 |
| CT36-8A Trowel | CT36-8A | 5000009439, 5000620831 |
| CT48-8A Trowel | CT48-8A | 5000009449 |
| CT48-8A | CT48-8A EU | 5000620837 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36AGP | 5000007596, 5000007595 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36AGP-E | 5000008036, 5000008026 |
| 1220mm/48in Walk-behind Trowel | CT48ADP | 5000007598, 5000007599, 5000008199 |
| 1220mm/48in CE Walk-behind Tro wel | CT48ADP-E | 5000008027, 5000008028 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36AGT-E | 5000007594, 5000008012 |
| 1220mm/48in CE Walk-behind Tro wel | CT48ADT-E | 5000007597, 5000008016 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36AGT | 5000008014, 5000008011 |
| 1220mm/48in Walk-behind Trowel | CT48ADT | 5000008015, 5000008040 |
| 915mm/36in Variable Speed Walk #NAME? | CT36AVP | 5000009235, 5000009236 |
| HPG100A | HPG100A | 5000009507 |
| 75mm/3in Centrifugal Trash Pum p | PT3A | 5000006729, 5000006730, 5100058535, 5100058536 |
| 915mm/36in Variable Speed Walk #NAME? | CT36AVT | 5000009233, 5000009234 |
| Single Direction Vibratory Pla te, 25kN, 50cm/20in | BPS 2550A | 5000007528 |
| HPG50A | HPG50A | 5000009509 |
| Gasoline Floor Saw, Ø 350 | BFS 80 | 5000006654 |
| 50Hz Portable Value Generator | GV5003A | 5000009352, 5000009357 |
| Reversible Plates | MPU 29A | 5000630244 |
| Vibration Plate BPU 2950A WSM | BPU 2950A | 5000007873, 5000007962 |
| 50Hz Portable Value Generator | GV5000A | 5000009356 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | HPG100 | 5000008293 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | HPG50 | 5000008294 |
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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