The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Recoil Starter Complete, Black designed for the GP5600A, GP6600A, GPS5600A, GPS6600A, GV5600A, and GV6600A portable generator series. As a factory-sourced component, part is manufactured to the exact specifications of the original unit, ensuring proper engagement, correct pull tension, and a secure housing fit on first installation. This genuine OEM part also covers the G7AI generator and select GV-series value generator variants, making it one of the broadest-coverage recoil assemblies in the Wacker Neuson GP/GPS/GV lineup.
Key Features
- Complete Pull-Start Assembly: — Includes the full recoil mechanism — rope, spring, and housing — so there is nothing additional to source before getting back to work.
- Correct Rope Tension and Engagement Geometry: — Engineered to the original starter cup and flywheel engagement specs, so the rope retracts cleanly and the pawls engage the engine without slipping or jamming.
- Genuine OEM Sourcing: — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the same material and dimensional standards as the unit your generator shipped with — critical for a component that cycles every single start.
- Wide Generator Fitment: — Covers the GP5600A, GP6600A, GPS5600A, GPS6600A, GV5600A, GV6600A, and G7AI — a broad range of Wacker Neuson premium and value portable generators in both standard and electric-start configurations.
- Fuel System Safety Assurance: — A correctly functioning recoil starter prevents uncontrolled cranking attempts and starter rope failures that can cause unexpected engine engagement — important on fuel-connected equipment.
The recoil starter is the manual pull-start mechanism that spins the engine crankshaft fast enough to initiate combustion when the generator is started by hand. It works through a coiled return spring that retracts the pull rope after each pull, and a set of centrifugal pawls that engage a cup on the flywheel during the pull stroke and release once the engine fires. When the recoil spring breaks, the rope fails to retract; when the pawls wear or the rope frays, the engine either won't crank at all or cranks inconsistently — both situations leave your generator unusable until the assembly is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000162677 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0162677 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Complete, Black |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| GPS5600A,CAN GFI | GPS5600A | 5000620096, 5000620383, 5000620328, 5000620044, 5000620093, 5000620013, 5000620981 |
| GPS6600A GENERATOR,CAN GFI | GPS6600A | 5000620102, 5000620386, 5000620331, 5000620047, 5000620099, 5000620016 |
| Premium Portable Generator | GP5600A | 5000620094, 5000620095, 5000620326, 5000620327, 5000620381, 5000620382, 5000620042, 5000620043, 5000620091, 5000620092, 5000620011, 5000620012 |
| GP6600A GENERATOR,CAN GFI | GP6600A | 5000620100, 5000620101, 5000620329, 5000620330, 5000620384, 5000620045, 5000620046, 5000620097, 5000620098, 5000620014, 5000620015 |
| Premium Portable Generator | GP6600 | 5000620385 |
| G 7AI | G7AI | 5000009104 |
| GPS6600A Generator, CSA | GPS6600 | 5000620988 |
| Value Generator | GV5600A | 5000620410, 5000620288, 5000620335 |
| Value Generator, 60Hz | GV6600A | 5000620289, 5000620336 |
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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Wacker Neuson
Wacker Neuson 5000162676 Recoil Starter Complete Black
