The Wacker Neuson Recoil Starter is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter designed for WP1550RW and WP1550R vibratory plate compactors and PT2R centrifugal trash pumps. As a factory-sourced component, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original part fitted at the time of production, ensuring a consistent, like-for-like replacement. This part serves multiple Wacker Neuson machine families, making it a practical stock item for contractors running this equipment on site.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Cord, housing, and pawl assembly are manufactured to original production tolerances, so pull tension and engagement feel match the unit that left the factory.
- Direct-Mount Replacement: — Mounts directly to the engine recoil housing using the original bolt pattern, requiring no adaptation to the existing bracket or shroud.
- Broad Fitment Across Two Machine Families: — Confirmed fitment for WP1550RW and WP1550R vibratory plate compactors and PT2R centrifugal trash pumps, covering multiple serial ranges within those lines.
- Consistent Cold and Warm Starting: — A properly functioning recoil starter delivers a full, clean pull stroke every time; a worn or broken unit leaves the engine unable to start, stalling your work entirely.
- Durable Cord and Return Spring: — The recoil spring and starter cord are rated for repetitive high-cycle use, resisting the fatigue cracking and cord fraying that plague lower-grade assemblies in daily-use equipment.
The recoil starter is the manual engine-starting assembly mounted to the top or side of the engine shroud. When the operator pulls the handle, an internal rope-and-spring mechanism spins the engine crankshaft fast enough to initiate combustion. A ratcheting pawl engages the flywheel during the pull stroke and automatically disengages once the engine fires, protecting the assembly from back-spin. When the recoil spring weakens, the cord frays, or the pawl wears, the engine becomes difficult or impossible to start manually — bringing the machine to a complete standstill until the assembly is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000084372 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0084372 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | 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 |
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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