The Wacker Neuson Pawl Recoil Starter is a genuine OEM component designed for a broad range of Wacker Neuson vibratory plate compactors, floor saws, and trash pumps. As a direct factory replacement, part ensures the recoil starter assembly functions exactly as engineered — delivering consistent, reliable pull-start engagement across every compatible machine. Confirmed fitment spans the WP1550R and WP1550RW vibratory plates, VP series value plates including the VP1340R, VP1550R, and VP2050R, BFS and BFSX floor saw families, and PT2R centrifugal trash pumps.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Pawl Engagement Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original specification, this pawl delivers the correct engagement geometry and spring tension required for positive recoil starter catch-and-release every pull.
- Drop-In Replacement for Recoil Starter Assemblies — Designed to seat directly into the existing recoil starter housing without modification, restoring the pull-start mechanism to its original operating condition.
- Broad Cross-Family Fitment — A single part number covering WP and VP vibratory plate compactors, BFS and BFSX floor saws, and PT2R trash pumps — consolidating your spare parts inventory across multiple machine types.
- Restores Clean Pull-Start Function — A worn or chipped pawl causes the starter cord to slip, spin freely, or fail to engage the engine flywheel. Replacing it with part 5000083888 restores the positive drive needed for a clean, single-pull start.
- Verified Part Number for Multi-Platform Use — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, ensuring the correct pawl profile, material grade, and dimensional tolerances for every machine listed in the fitment range.
The recoil starter pawl is the small but critical catch mechanism inside the pull-start housing that locks onto the engine flywheel cup when you pull the starter cord, spinning the engine over to initiate combustion. When the cord is released, the pawl retracts, disengaging cleanly so the flywheel can spin freely under its own power. Over time, the pawl teeth wear down or the spring tension weakens, causing the starter to slip or spin without engaging — leaving the machine impossible to start. Replacing a worn pawl promptly restores full pull-start function and prevents unnecessary stress on the surrounding starter components.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000083888 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0083888 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Pawl Recoil Starter |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550RW | 5000007578 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550R | 5000007581 |
| 50mm/2in Centrifugal Trash Pum p | PT2R | 5000007160, 5000006790 |
| Floor Saw | BFS20D | 5000630008 |
| BFS20 | BFS20 | 5000630129 |
| Floor Saw | BFS18D | 5000630132 |
| BFS18 | BFS 18 | 5000630099 |
| Floor Saws | BFSX20D | 5000630134 |
| Floor Saws | BFSX18D | 5000630133 |
| Floor Saw | BFSX18 | 5000630249 |
| Floor Saw | BFSX20 | 5000630250 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550R | 5000009029 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 20 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP2050R | 5000009088 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550RW | 5000009030 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340R | 5000009033 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340RW | 5000009034 |
| Petrol Floor Saw BFS 1350B | BFS 1350W | 5100000090, 5100004013 |
| Petrol Floor Saw BFS 1350BZ | BFS 1350Wz | 5100000092, 5100004014 |
| Petrol Floor Saw BFS 1345B | BFS 1345W | 5100001158, 5100004009 |
| Petrol Floor Saw BFS 1345BZ | BFS 1345Wz | 5100001159, 5100004010 |
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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