The Wacker Neuson Recoil Starter Assembly is a genuine OEM component designed for the P35A power unit, BV35A-P backpack vibrator, and PV35A pole vibrator series. As a direct OEM part, the is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a correct, trouble-free installation with no need for modification or adaptation. This assembly covers a wide range of P35A, BV35A-P, and PV35A configurations — including EU variants — making it a versatile stock item for dealers, rental fleets, and service technicians. When a starter assembly lets go on the job, having the right OEM part on hand gets your equipment back in service fast.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Pull-Force Consistency — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to match the original cord tension, pawl engagement, and rewind spring rate of the factory-installed unit.
- Direct Bolt-On Replacement — Mounts to the engine housing using the original fastener pattern, so installation is straightforward with standard hand tools.
- Broad P35A Series Coverage — Fits P35A power units, BV35A-P backpack vibrators, and PV35A pole vibrators across multiple build configurations, including North American and EU variants.
- Dependable Cold and Warm Starts — A fully functional recoil starter delivers consistent cranking engagement every pull; a worn or broken assembly leaves operators unable to start the machine at all.
- Safe Engine Starting Compliance — Using a genuine OEM recoil assembly ensures the starter pawl engages and releases the flywheel correctly, preventing the kickback and uncontrolled cord rewind associated with worn aftermarket units.
The recoil starter assembly is the manual starting mechanism for small gasoline engines. When the operator pulls the starter grip, a cord unwinds and drives a set of pawls outward to engage the engine flywheel, spinning the crankshaft until the engine fires. Once the engine starts, the pawls retract automatically and the spring rewinds the cord. When the recoil spring breaks, the cord frays, or the pawl mechanism wears, the engine simply cannot be started — bringing all machine operations to a halt until the assembly is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000217220 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0217220 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Assembly |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| BV 35A-P Backpack Vibrator | BV35A-P | 5000620398, 5000620617 |
| Pole Vibrator | PV35A | 5000620401, 5000620618 |
| Pole Vibrator | PV35A EU | 5000620890 |
| Backpack Vibrator | BV35A-P EU | 5000620891 |
| P35A Power Unit | P35A | 5000620364, 5000620956, 5000620958, 5100057755, 5100057756, 5000620616 |
| Power Unit for Wet Screed | P35A EU | 5000620851, 5000620957 |
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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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