The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Throttle Shaft designed for PTS4V series centrifugal trash pumps and GPS8500 and GS8.5V portable generators. As a factory-sourced component, this part is manufactured to the exact tolerances and specifications of the original, ensuring a direct, correct-fit installation into the engine throttle assembly. Verified fitment covers multiple PTS4V configurations as well as the GS8.5V and GPS8500 generator variants — always confirm your model and machine number before ordering.
Key Features
- Factory-Sourced Throttle Tolerances — Manufactured as genuine OEM, this shaft meets the exact dimensional and rotational specifications of the original throttle assembly, ensuring smooth, consistent throttle actuation.
- Direct Engine Throttle Replacement — Slots directly into the carburetor throttle bore, restoring the mechanical linkage between the throttle plate and control lever without adaptation.
- Broad Model Compatibility — Confirmed fitment across PTS4V centrifugal trash pump variants and GPS8500 and GS8.5V portable generators, covering a wide range of Wacker Neuson equipment sharing the same engine platform.
- Restores Full Throttle Range — A worn or damaged throttle shaft causes erratic RPM response, rough idle, and loss of full-throttle output; replacing it restores precise engine speed control across the full operating range.
- Fuel System Integrity — Proper throttle shaft fit prevents air leaks around the throttle bore that can lean out the fuel mixture, cause hard starting, and lead to engine damage over time.
The throttle shaft is the central rotating component of the carburetor's throttle body. It carries the throttle plate — the butterfly valve that controls how much air and fuel mixture enters the engine — and connects directly to the throttle control linkage on the machine. When the throttle shaft wears, develops play, or becomes corroded, air can bypass the throttle plate and enter the engine unmetered, disrupting the fuel-to-air ratio and causing rough running, difficulty starting, or an inability to reach and hold operating speed. On equipment like trash pumps and generators — where consistent engine output is critical to performance — a correctly functioning throttle shaft is essential to stable, controllable operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000208204 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0208204 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Throttle Shaft |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 100mm/4in Centrifugal Trash Pu mp | PTS4V | 5000007691, 5000007683, 5000620971, 5100031221 |
| Portable Generator with Electr ic Start | GPS8500 | 5000008286 |
| Portable Generator with Electr ic Start | GS8.5V | 5000007661 |
| PTS4V(I) Pump | PTS4V(I) | 5000620972 |
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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