The Wacker Neuson 5000160524 Rewind Starter Complete is a genuine OEM recoil starter assembly designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson gasoline-powered equipment, including CT36-5A walk-behind concrete trowels, WP and VP series single-direction vibratory plate compactors, BPU2540A reversible vibratory plates, PT2A trash pumps, HP and HPG series vibratory truss screed power units, and select internal vibrator and accessory models. As a genuine OEM component, part 5000160524 is manufactured to the exact specifications of the original unit it replaces, ensuring a correct fit without modification. This starter assembly is a direct drop-in replacement that restores reliable engine pull-start operation across all listed models and series.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Rope, pawl, and rewind spring are matched to the original starter housing geometry, delivering the correct recoil tension and engagement force for these engine configurations.
- Complete Assembly — Supplied as a full Rewind Starter Complete unit — housing, spring, rope, and handle included — so replacement is straightforward without sourcing individual sub-components.
- Broad Fitment Coverage — Confirmed for CT36-5A trowels, WP1235A / WP1540A / WP1550A and VP1135A / VP1550A vibratory plates, BPU2540A compactors, PT2A trash pumps, and HP / HPG screed power units.
- Restored Cold-Start Performance — A worn or broken rewind starter prevents engine start entirely; this assembly restores immediate, consistent pull-start engagement so equipment is operational when needed.
- Safe Engine Engagement — A properly functioning rewind starter ensures the starting pawls engage and release cleanly, preventing kickback and protecting the operator during start-up sequences.
The rewind starter — also called a recoil starter — is the manual pull-start mechanism that spins the engine crankshaft to initiate combustion. When the operator pulls the starter rope, an internal spring-loaded pawl engages the engine flywheel, cranking the engine; when released, the rope retracts automatically via the rewind spring. Over time, the rope can fray and snap, the rewind spring can lose tension or break, or the pawls can wear, all of which result in a starter that either will not engage or will not retract. Replacing the complete assembly with a genuine OEM unit like the Wacker Neuson 5000160524 restores full starting function and eliminates the risk of a partial-engagement failure mid-pull.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000160524 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0160524 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Rewind Starter Complete |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| A5000/160 ANSI | A5000/160 ANSI | 5000610340 |
| A5000/160 ISO | A5000/160 ISO | 5000610325 |
| AP 1135A | AP 1135A | 5000009519 |
| BPU 2540A US | BPU 2540A US | 5000610360 |
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| CT36-5A | CT36-5A EU | 5000620829 |
| CT36-5A Trowel | CT36-5A | 5000009438, 5200016256 |
| CT36-5A-C Trowel | CT36-5A-C | 5000620040 |
| HP50A | HP50A | 5000009508 |
| HPG50A | HPG50A | 5000009509 |
| HPG100A | HPG100A | 5000009507 |
| Modular Internal Vibrators | D3.5A3 | 5100072402 |
| Modular Internal Vibrators | D3.5A2 | 5100072405 |
| PT2A | PT2A | 5100058525, 5100058524 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1235Aw | 5000630103 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1235Aw-L | 5000630105, 5000630104 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1235Aw-LL | 5000630122 |
| Single direction vibratory plate WP1235A | WP1235A | 5000630016 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550AW | 5000007576, 5000009546, 5000630043, 5000009486 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15kN, 400mm/1 5.5in | WP1540AW | 5000008060, 5000009545, 5000630045, 5000009472 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | HP100A | 5000009506 |
| VP1135A VIBROPLATE | VP1135A | 5000009057, 5000630059 |
| VP1135AW VIBROPLATE | VP1135AW | 5000009058, 5000630060 |
| VP1340AW/WH | VP1340AW/WH | 5000630374 |
| VP1550AW/WH | VP1550AW/WH | 5000630373 |
| WP1540A VIBROPLATE | WP1540A | 5000008061, 5000630046 |
| WP1550A Single Direction Vibratory Plate | WP1550A | 5000007579, 5000630044 |
| WPU1550A | WPU1550A | 5100071592 |
| WPU1550A-US | WPU1550A-US | 5100069716 |
| WPU1550Aw | WPU1550AW | 5100071591 |
| WPU1550AW-US | WPU1550AW-US | 5100069715 |
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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