The Wacker Neuson 5000162977 is a genuine OEM Starter Complete designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson gasoline-powered equipment, including PT2A centrifugal and PDT/PDI diaphragm trash pumps, CT30 and CT36 walk-behind concrete trowels, WP and VP series single-direction vibratory plate compactors, G2.1A and G2.5A portable generators, and HP/SP vibratory truss screed power sections. As a genuine OEM component, the part is manufactured to the same specification as the original part, ensuring a direct, hassle-free installation with no modification to surrounding hardware. This is the correct recoil starter assembly to restore reliable pull-start operation across all listed models and machine configurations.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Recoil Engagement — Manufactured to original specification for consistent rope tension, pawl engagement, and return-spring action — critical for a dependable start every pull.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Mounts to the engine housing in the same bolt pattern as the original, covering PT2A pumps, CT30/CT36 trowels, WP/VP plate compactors, and G-series generators with a single part number.
- Broad Model Coverage — Fits PDT2A, PDT3A, PDI2A, PDI3A diaphragm pumps; CT30 and CT36 walk-behind trowels; WP1540A, WP1550A, WP2050A, VP1135A, VP1340A, VP1550A, VP2050A vibratory plates; G2.1A, G2.5A, G5.7AE generators; HP50, HP100, SP50, SP75 screed power sections; and RS600A roller.
- Restored Cold-Start Dependability — A worn or damaged starter rope, broken pawl, or failed return spring will leave equipment unable to start on the jobsite; replacing with the correct OEM assembly brings full pull-start function back immediately.
- Safe Fuel-System Sequencing — A properly functioning starter controls the speed and consistency of engine cranking, which directly affects safe fuel priming and choke operation — particularly important on pump and generator applications where flooding is a risk.
The recoil starter assembly is the manual pull-start mechanism that cranks the engine before the ignition cycle takes over. When the operator pulls the handle, an internal rope reels out and engages spring-loaded pawls that grab the engine flywheel, spinning it fast enough to fire. Once the engine starts, the pawls retract and the rope rewinds automatically via a return spring. Over time the rope frays, the return spring fatigues, or the pawl mechanism wears — any of these failures prevents the engine from starting at all. Replacing the complete starter assembly with the correct OEM unit restores full cranking performance and gets the equipment back in service quickly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000162977 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0162977 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Complete |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 50Hz Portable Generator | G2.1A | 5000008249, 5000008245, 5000008247, 5000008243 |
| 50Hz Portable Generator | G2.1AE | 5000008250, 5000008246, 5000008244, 5000008248 |
| 50Hz Portable Generator | G5.7AE | 5000009017 |
| 50mm/2in Diaphragm Trash Pump | PDT2A | 5000007610, 5000007611 |
| 50mm/2in Inline Diaphragm Tras h Pump | PDI2A | 5000007624, 5000007625 |
| 75mm/3in Diaphragm Trash Pump | PDT3A | 5000007614, 5000007616, 5000007615 |
| 75mm/3in Diaphragm Trash Pump | PDI3A | 5000009407, 5000007628, 5000007629 |
| 762mm/30in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT30ADT-E | 5000007587, 5000008002 |
| 762mm/30in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT30AGT-E | 5000007589, 5000008004 |
| 762mm/30in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT30ADT | 5000008005, 5000008001, 5000008197 |
| 762mm/30in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT30AGT | 5000008006, 5000008003 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36ADT-E | 5000007590, 5000008008, 5000008226 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36ADP | 5000007592, 5000007591 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36ADT | 5000008013, 5000008007, 5000008198, 5000008225, 5000009480 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36ADP-E | 5000008034, 5000007697 |
| AP 1550A | AP 1550A | 5000009539 |
| AP 1550AW | AP 1550AW | 5000009540 |
| CT36-5A-C Trowel | CT36-5A-C | 5000620040 |
| HP50A | HP50A | 5000009508 |
| Portable Generator | G2.5A | 5000007188, 5000009256 |
| PT2A | PT2A | 5000009095, 5000009237, 5000009092, 5000006720, 5000006721 |
| Reversible Plates | WPU 1550A-L | 5000630124 |
| Single Direction Plate | WP2050Aw | 5000630115 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1540Aw | 5000630106 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1550Aw | 5000630112 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1540Aw-L | 5000630123 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP2050Aw-L | 5000630125 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1550Aw-L | 5000630126 |
| Single direction vibratory plate VP1340A | VP1340A | 5000630057 |
| Single direction vibratory plate WP1235A | WP1235A | 5000630016 |
| Single Drum Vibratory Roller | RS600A | 5000630010 |
| Vibratory Plate | VPA1750 | 5000006792 |
| Vibratory Plate | VPA1740 | 5000008062, 5000006794 |
| Vibratory Plate 400mm/15.5in | VPA1340 | 5000007154 |
| Vibratory Plate 500mm/19.5in | VPA1350W | 5000006793 |
| Vibratory Plate 587mm/18in | VPG165A | 5000008038 |
| Vibratory Plate 587mm/18in | VPG170A | 5000008039 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550AW | 5000007576, 5000009486 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15kN, 400mm/1 5.5in | WP1540AW | 5000008060, 5000009472, 5000009545 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | HP100 | 5000008291 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | HP50 | 5000008292 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | SP75 | 5000008295 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | SP50 | 5000008296 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | HP100A | 5000009506 |
| VP1135A VIBROPLATE | VP1135A | 5000009057 |
| VP1135AW VIBROPLATE | VP1135AW | 5000009058 |
| VP1340AW VIBROPLATE | VP1340AW | 5000009032, 5000630058 |
| VP1550A Single Direction Vibratory Plate | VP1550A | 5000009027, 5000630054 |
| VP1550AW VIBROPLATE | VP1550AW | 5000009028, 5000630055 |
| VP2050A VIBROPLATE | VP2050A | 5000009087, 5000630062 |
| VP2050AW VIBROPLATE | VP2050AW | 5000009510 |
| WP 2050A | WP2050A | 5000630022 |
| WP1540A VIBROPLATE | WP1540A | 5000008061, 5000630017 |
| WP1550A Single Direction Vibratory Plate | WP1550A | 5000007579, 5000630019 |
| WPP 1540A | WPP1540A | 5000630025 |
| WPP 1540Aw | WPP1540Aw | 5000630026 |
| WPP 1550A | WPP1550A | 5000630029 |
| WPP 1550Aw | WPP1550Aw | 5000630030 |
| WPU1550A | WPU1550A | 5000630033 |
| WPU1550Aw | WPU1550Aw | 5000630034 |
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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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