The Wacker Neuson Rewind Starter Complete is a genuine OEM assembly designed for the BPU 2540 gasoline reversible vibratory plate compactor. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this starter assembly carries the same part specifications as the original unit installed at the factory — ensuring a correct, hassle-free installation on your BPU 2540. If your machine is failing to crank or the pull cord is not retracting, the is the direct-fit replacement you need to get back to work.
Key Features
- Complete OEM Assembly: — Ships as a fully assembled rewind starter unit — rope, pulley, and recoil spring included — so no separate sourcing of sub-components is required.
- Correct Recoil Tension & Engagement: — Engineered to the exact spring tension and pawl engagement spec of the original, delivering a smooth, consistent pull every time the engine is started.
- Direct Fitment for BPU 2540: — Confirmed fit for the BPU 2540 gasoline reversible vibratory plate compactor; mounts directly to the engine housing with no adapter or modification needed.
- Restores Cold-Start Reliability: — A worn or broken rewind starter leaves the machine unable to start at all; replacing with this genuine assembly restores full cold- and warm-start performance immediately.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part: — Backed by Wacker Neuson's OEM supply chain, this part is manufactured to the same material and dimensional standards as the component it replaces.
The rewind starter is the manual pull-start mechanism that initiates engine cranking on gasoline-powered equipment. When the operator pulls the handle, an internal recoil spring unwinds a rope drum that engages pawls or dogs against the engine flywheel, spinning the crankshaft to fire the engine; when released, the spring retracts the rope back into the housing. Over time, the recoil spring can fatigue or snap, the pull rope can fray and break, and the engagement pawls can wear — any of which will leave the engine unable to crank. Replacing the complete assembly rather than individual sub-components ensures all wear items are addressed at once and the unit functions as a cohesive, properly tensioned system from the first pull.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000210053 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0210053 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Rewind Starter Complete |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Reversible Vibratory Plate ,25 kN,40cm/16in | BPU 2540 | 5000008954 |
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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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