The Wacker Neuson Recoil Starter Complete is a genuine OEM component designed for CT48 series concrete power trowels, BFS 1318, BFS 1345, and BFS 1350 series floor saws, and GP5600A and GP6600A portable generators. As a factory-sourced part, the is manufactured to the same specification as the original unit, ensuring a direct, hassle-free swap with no guesswork. This recoil starter complete covers a wide range of Wacker Neuson gasoline-powered equipment, making it a smart stocking item for service technicians and fleet operators running multiple machine types. Verify your model number before ordering to confirm this is the correct starter assembly for your unit.
Key Features
- Factory-Correct Cord Pull and Pawl Engagement — Genuine OEM construction ensures the rope, spring tension, and pawl mechanism meet original design tolerances for consistent, positive engine engagement on every pull.
- Drop-In Assembly Replacement — Supplied as a complete unit with housing, recoil spring, rope, and handle — bolts directly onto the engine deck without sourcing individual sub-components.
- Broad Cross-Family Fitment — Confirmed for CT48 concrete trowels, BFS 1318 / 1345 / 1350 gasoline floor saws, and GP5600A / GP6600A portable generators across multiple model variants and serial ranges.
- Restored Cold-Start Reliability — A worn or broken recoil starter leaves the machine dead on the job; this complete assembly restores full pull-start function and gets the engine firing reliably again.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, part number 5200000497 carries the same quality assurance as the original component installed at the factory.
A recoil starter complete is the pull-start assembly that allows the operator to manually crank a gasoline engine. When the operator pulls the handle, an internal recoil spring winds and releases a set of pawls that engage the engine flywheel, spinning it fast enough to initiate combustion. Once the engine fires, the pawls retract automatically and the spring retracts the rope back into the housing. Over time, the recoil spring can fatigue and lose tension, the rope can fray or snap, and the pawls can wear or seize — any one of these failures will prevent the engine from starting entirely. Replacing the full assembly rather than individual sub-parts is the most efficient repair approach and restores start performance to as-new condition.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5200000497 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Complete |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CT48-11A Trowel | CT48-11A | 5000009450, 5000620835 |
| CT48-13A-V Trowel | CT48-13A-V | 5000009452, 5000620836 |
| G 7AI | G7AI | 5000009104 |
| BFS 1318AB SAW | BFS 1318AB | 5000610091 |
| Petrol Floor Saw BFS 1345AB | BFS 1345AB | 5000610141 |
| BFS 1345 SAW,ABZ | BFS 1345ABZ | 5000610242 |
| Petrol Floor Saw BFS 1350AB | BFS 1350AB | 5100000089 |
| Petrol Floor Saw BFS 1350ABZ | BFS 1350ABZ | 5100000091 |
| Floor Saw | BFS 1318A | 5100004006 |
| Gasoline Powered Floor Saw | BFS 1345A | 5100004007 |
| BFS1345Az Floor Saw | BFS 1345Az | 5100004008 |
| Gasoline Powered Floor Saw | BFS 1350A | 5100004011 |
| Gasoline Powered Floor Saw | BFS 1350Az | 5100004012 |
| BFS1350 | BFS 1350 | 5100009933 |
| BFS1345 Floor Saw | BFS 1345 | 5100009944 |
| BFS1345 | BFS1345 | 5100029230 |
| BFS1350 | BFS1350 | 5100029231 |
| GP5600A | GP5600A | 5100041979 |
| GP6600A | GP6600A | 5100042220 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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