The Wacker Neuson Idle Set Spring is a genuine OEM component designed for WP1550RW, WP1550R, VP50H, VP60H, VP50Hw, VP60Hw, and VPR1330 vibratory plate compactors, as well as PT2R centrifugal trash pumps. As a factory-sourced part, is built to the exact material and tension specification of the original, ensuring correct carburetor idle behavior across all compatible machines. This spring is confirmed across multiple Wacker Neuson machine numbers, making it a reliable choice for servicing both the vibratory plate and trash pump lines that share this engine configuration.
Key Features
- Calibrated Spring Tension: — Manufactured to the original tension rating so idle speed holds steady under load without hunting or stalling.
- Genuine OEM Sourcing: — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part carries the same part number and specification as what came installed at the factory.
- Broad Cross-Family Fitment: — Confirmed for WP1550RW, WP1550R, VP50H, VP60H, VP50Hw, VP60Hw, VPR1330 vibratory plates, and PT2R trash pumps — one spring across multiple machine families.
- Direct Carburetor Integration: — Installs into the carburetor idle circuit without modification, restoring the original throttle return and idle-hold function.
- Protects Engine Idle Performance: — A fatigued or broken idle spring causes erratic idle, unexpected stalling, or loss of throttle response — replacing it restores consistent, stable engine operation.
The idle set spring is a small but critical component within the carburetor assembly. It maintains the correct tension on the idle circuit, holding engine speed at the set idle RPM and ensuring the throttle returns to idle when released. When this spring fatigues, stretches, or breaks, the engine may idle roughly, stall unexpectedly, or fail to return to idle after being revved — all of which interrupt the continuous operation that compaction and pumping equipment depends on.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000117253 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0117253 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Idle Set Spring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550RW | 5000007578 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550R | 5000007581 |
| Vibratory Soil Plate, 50 kN | VP50H | 5000009542 |
| Vibratory Soil Plate, 60 kN | VP60H | 5000009543 |
| VP50Hw-VIBROPLATE | VP50Hw | 5000630096 |
| VP60Hw-VIBROPLATE | VP60Hw | 5000630097 |
| Vibratory Plate 300mm/12in | VPR1330 | 5000006512 |
| 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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