The Wacker Neuson Recoil Starter Spring is a genuine OEM component designed for the BV35A-P Backpack Vibrator, PV35A Pole Vibrator, P35A Power Unit, and PG1 Dewatering Pump series. As a direct factory replacement, this part meets the same specifications as the original installed at the factory, ensuring a consistent fit within the recoil starter assembly. It also covers EU-market variants of the BV35A-P and PV35A, making it a versatile replacement across the P35A-powered equipment lineup.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Spring Tension Consistency — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original coil tension specifications, so the starter cord retracts smoothly and reliably with every pull.
- Drop-In Starter Housing Fit — Engineered to seat directly into the existing recoil starter housing on P35A-powered units with no modification to the housing or cord required.
- Broad P35A Series Coverage — Fits BV35A-P Backpack Vibrators, PV35A Pole Vibrators, P35A Power Units, and the PG1 Dewatering Pump, including both standard and EU variants.
- Restored Starting Performance — A fatigued or broken recoil spring leads to a limp or non-returning starter cord; replacing it with part 5000217226 restores crisp, full-travel cord retraction so the engine starts without fumbling.
- Fuel System Startup Safety — A properly tensioned recoil spring ensures the starter cord fully retracts clear of moving parts after each pull, preventing cord entanglement around the engine housing during operation.
The recoil starter spring is the coiled metal strip housed inside the starter pulley that stores energy when the starter cord is pulled and releases it to retract the cord back into position after each start attempt. It acts as the reset mechanism for the entire hand-start system — without adequate spring tension, the cord won't retract fully, leaving it slack and exposed. Over time, repeated pulling cycles cause the spring to fatigue, kink, or snap entirely, making the engine impossible to start by hand until the spring is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000217226 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0217226 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Spring |
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 |
| Dewatering Pump | PG1 | 5100031509 |
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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