The Wacker Neuson Starter Handle is a genuine OEM Starter Handle designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson gasoline-powered equipment, including CT36 and CT48 walk-behind concrete power trowels, GP and GV series portable generators, PT3A and PT4A self-priming centrifugal trash pumps, BPU reversible vibratory plate compactors, BFS floor saws, and the RD7A tandem roller. As a genuine OEM component, it is manufactured to the exact specifications of the original part, ensuring a direct, correct fit with no guesswork at the recoil starter assembly. This handle is a high-volume service item across multiple machine families, making it a smart stocking part for dealers, rental fleets, and contractors running Wacker Neuson equipment. Verify your model number against the fitment list to confirm compatibility before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional specifications, so the grip feel, rope anchor, and pull geometry match what came on your machine from the factory.
- Direct Recoil Starter Replacement — Attaches to the recoil starter rope at the factory anchor point with no modification to the starter housing or rope length required.
- Broad Cross-Family Fitment — A single part number covers CT36 and CT48 concrete trowels, GP/GV/GPS generators, PT3A and PT4A trash pumps, BPU plate compactors, BFS floor saws, and the RD7A tandem roller.
- Restores Clean, Reliable Pull-Starting — A cracked, broken, or missing starter handle makes the machine impossible to start safely; replacing it immediately restores full recoil starter function and a secure hand grip on every pull.
- Operator Safety — A structurally sound handle prevents the starter rope from cutting into the operator's hand during repeated cold-start pulls, especially important on higher-compression engines that demand a firm, controlled yank.
The starter handle is the grip component attached to the end of the recoil starter rope. When the operator pulls the handle, it engages the recoil starter mechanism, which spins the engine crankshaft to initiate combustion and start the machine. Because it is handled on every single start cycle, it is one of the highest-wear consumable components on any gasoline-powered piece of equipment. A worn, cracked, or broken handle makes controlled starting difficult and can cause the rope to slip or snap back unexpectedly — replacing it promptly keeps the recoil system functioning correctly and the start sequence safe and predictable.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5200000499 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Handle |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CT36-8A-V | CT36-8A-V | 5000620832, 5000009442 |
| CT36-8A Trowel | CT36-8A | 5000009439, 5000620831 |
| CT48-8A Trowel | CT48-8A | 5000009449 |
| CT48-11A Trowel | CT48-11A | 5000009450, 5000620835 |
| CT48-13A-V Trowel | CT48-13A-V | 5000009452, 5000620836 |
| CT48-8A | CT48-8A EU | 5000620837 |
| 75mm/3in Centrifugal Trash Pum p | PT3A | 5000009098, 5000009101, 5000009240, 5000620800, 5100042216 |
| G 7AI | G7AI | 5000009104 |
| Premium Portable Generator | GP5600A | 5000620094, 5000620095, 5000620381, 5000620382, 5000620984, 5000620979, 5000620980, 5100041979 |
| GP6600A GENERATOR,CAN GFI | GP6600A | 5000620100, 5000620101, 5000620384, 5100042220 |
| Premium Portable Generator | GP6600 | 5000620385, 5000620989, 5000620990, 5000620985, 5000620986 |
| GV5000A | GV5000A | 5000009346, 5000009351, 5000009361, 5100006204 |
| 50Hz Portable Value Generator | GV5003A | 5000009347, 5000009362, 5100002154 |
| RD7 Tandem Roller | RD7A | 5100017196, 5200015243, 5200015246 |
| Portable Generator | GPS5600A | 5000620981, 5000620982 |
| GPS6600A Generator, EPA | GPS6600 | 5000620987 |
| GP3800A Generator, EPA w/Wheel Kit | GP3800 | 5000620976, 5000620974, 5000620975, 5100031174 |
| GP5600A Generator, EPA w/Wheel Kit | GP5600 | 5000620983 |
| BPU 3050A | BPU 3050A | 5000008763 |
| BPU 3050A US | BPU 3050A US | 5000610361 |
| Gasoline Reversible Vibratory Plate | BPU 3050 | 5000008955 |
| BFS 1318AB SAW | BFS 1318AB | 5000610091 |
| BFS 914AB SAW | BFS 914AB | 5000610092 |
| Petrol Floor Saw BFS 1345AB | BFS 1345AB | 5000610141 |
| BPU 3750Ats | BPU 3750Ats | 5000610408 |
| BPU3750Ats | BPU 3750Ats US | 5000610423 |
| BFS 1345 SAW,ABZ | BFS 1345ABZ | 5000610242 |
| Petrol Floor Saw BFS 940A | BFS 940A | 5000610327, 5100004004 |
| Vibratory plate BPU 4045A | BPU 4045A | 5000610345 |
| BPU5545A-VIBROPLATE | BPU 5545A | 5000610346, 5100009657 |
| BPU4045A-VIBROPLATE | BPU 4045A US | 5000610403, 5100009663 |
| Value Portable Generator | GV3800 | 5000620994 |
| Vibratory Plate BPU 5545A US | BPU 5545A US | 5100000678, 5100009658 |
| Petrol Floor Saw BFS 1350AB | BFS 1350AB | 5100000089 |
| Petrol Floor Saw BFS 1350ABZ | BFS 1350ABZ | 5100000091 |
| Floor Saw | BFS 914A | 5100004002 |
| 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 |
| Floor saw BFS940 | BFS 940 | 5100009934 |
| BFS1345 Floor Saw | BFS 1345 | 5100009944 |
| BFS940 | BFS940 | 5100029229 |
| BFS1345 | BFS1345 | 5100029230 |
| BFS1350 | BFS1350 | 5100029231 |
| Vibration Plate | BPU3050A CN | 5100039661 |
| GP3800A | GP3800A | 5100041978 |
| PT4A | PT4A | 5100042217, 5100042604 |
| PT3A(I) | PT3A(I) | 5100042614 |
| PT4A(I) | PT4A(I) | 5100042615 |
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
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