The Wacker Neuson Choke Lever is a genuine OEM component designed for the VPR1330 vibratory plate compactor. As a direct Wacker Neuson OEM part, the is produced to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a correct, hassle-free installation. This lever is a straightforward drop-in replacement for operators servicing the VPR1330 300mm/12-inch vibratory plate.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to exact original tolerances, so the lever engages the choke mechanism with the same feel and travel as the factory part.
- Direct-Fit Replacement: — Engineered to mount and connect to the VPR1330 carburetor choke linkage exactly as the original, with no reworking of brackets or hardware.
- Confirmed VPR1330 Fitment: — Verified for the VPR1330 (300mm/12-inch) single-direction vibratory plate compactor series.
- Consistent Cold-Start Control: — A correctly functioning choke lever allows the operator to restrict airflow precisely during cold starts, ensuring the engine fires reliably and reaches operating temperature without stalling.
- Fuel System Safety: — A worn or broken choke lever can cause uncontrolled rich or lean fuel mixtures, leading to hard starts, engine flooding, or unintended stalling mid-operation — replacing it promptly keeps the fuel system behaving predictably.
The choke lever is the operator-actuated control that opens and closes the choke plate inside the carburetor. By restricting incoming air, it enriches the fuel-air mixture needed to start a cold engine — once the engine warms up, the lever is moved to release the choke and restore normal airflow. When this lever becomes bent, cracked, or disconnected from the linkage, the choke cannot be set correctly, making reliable cold starts difficult and potentially causing the engine to run poorly or stall under load.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000117270 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0117270 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Choke Lever |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Plate 300mm/12in | VPR1330 | 5000006512 |
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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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