The Wacker Neuson Case Recoil Starter is a genuine OEM component designed for the P35A power unit, BV35A-P backpack vibrator, and PV35A pole vibrator series. As a direct OEM replacement, this part is produced to the same exacting standards as the original, ensuring a correct fit within the recoil starter assembly without guesswork or adaptation. The covers a broad range of P35A, BV35A-P, and PV35A configurations, including EU variants, making it the straightforward choice when the starter housing is cracked, broken, or otherwise compromised. Keep your vibrator or power unit starting quickly and confidently with this factory-sourced housing.
Key Features
- OEM Housing Integrity — Molded to original dimensional tolerances, so the pawl, spring, and rope routing align correctly inside the starter assembly from day one.
- Drop-In Replacement — Mounts directly to the engine deck using the existing hardware pattern; no drilling, trimming, or rework needed.
- Broad Series Coverage — Fits P35A power units, BV35A-P backpack vibrators, and PV35A pole vibrators, including multiple EU-specification variants across a wide production range.
- Pull-Start Reliability — A structurally sound starter case keeps rope tension consistent and pawl engagement positive, so the engine catches on the first or second pull even in cold or wet conditions.
- Fuel System Safety Adjacency — A cracked or broken starter case can allow the recoil rope to bind or snap during a pull, creating a sudden-release hazard; replacing it promptly restores safe, controlled starting.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Supplied as OEM stock under part number 5000217223, carrying full manufacturer traceability.
The recoil starter case is the outer housing that encloses the starter rope spool, return spring, and pawl mechanism of a pull-start engine. It holds all of these components in the correct geometric relationship so that each pull of the rope winds, tensions, and releases smoothly to spin the engine over for ignition. When the case cracks or breaks — often from impact or UV degradation — the internal components lose alignment, causing hard starting, rope binding, or complete failure to engage the crankshaft. Replacing the case with a genuine OEM unit like the Wacker Neuson 5000217223 restores the full starter assembly to proper working order and protects the internal components from further damage.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000217223 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0217223 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Case Recoil Starter |
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 |
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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