The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Recoil R designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson equipment including MG3 portable generators, MFS12 and MFS14 floor saws, ML240, ML425, and ML225 light towers, MP15 and MP70 single direction plates, MD3.5 modular internal vibrators, MFP fire pumps, and MG3sd and MG3d generator variants. As a genuine OEM part, the is manufactured to the exact specifications required by Wacker Neuson, ensuring correct fit and function across all compatible machines. This is a direct replacement component sourced from the original equipment manufacturer, so there is no guesswork involved in getting your machine back up and running.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Starter Cord Tension — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original recoil spring and housing tolerances, ensuring proper cord retraction force and engagement every pull.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Mounts to the same bolt pattern and housing interface as the original assembly, allowing a straightforward swap without modification to brackets or mounting points.
- Broad Equipment Compatibility — Fits MG3 and MG3sd portable generators, MFS12 and MFS14 floor saws, ML240, ML425, and ML225 light towers, MP15 and MP70 single direction plates, MD3.5 modular internal vibrators, and MFP fire pumps.
- Consistent Engine Starting Performance — A fully functioning recoil delivers smooth, repeatable pull resistance; a worn or broken unit makes cold starting unreliable and can leave equipment stranded on site.
- Fuel System Start Safety — A correctly operating recoil starter keeps the ignition sequence controlled and repeatable, reducing the risk of uncontrolled or repeated over-cranking that can flood the engine or stress the ignition system.
A recoil starter is the manual pull-start mechanism that spins the engine crankshaft fast enough to initiate combustion when no electric start is available or as a backup to one. When you pull the handle, an internal spring-loaded pawl engages a hub on the flywheel, rotating the engine through its compression and ignition cycle; once the engine fires, the pawl disengages and the recoil spring pulls the cord back into the housing. When the recoil spring breaks, the cord does not retract; when the pawl or hub wears, the cord pulls freely without turning the engine — either failure leaves the machine unable to start manually until the assembly is replaced.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000406487 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0406487 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil R 5000403673 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| MP15 | MP15 | 5000630131, 5000630227 |
| Light Towers | ML240 | 5000630118, 5000630205, 5000630326 |
| Light Towers | ML425 | 5000630119, 5000630206 |
| Light Towers | ML225 | 5000630120, 5000630207 |
| Modular Internal Vibrators | MD3.5 | 5000630242 |
| Single Direction Plate | MP70 | 5000630243 |
| Floor Saw | MFS14 | 5000630186, 5000630221 |
| Floor Saw | MFSX14 | 5000630246 |
| Portable Generators | MG3 | 5000630142, 5000630135, 5000630256, 5000630225, 5000630230, 5000630234, 5000630238, 5000630240, 5000630253, 5000630309, 5000630311 |
| Floor Saw | MFS12 | 5000630187, 5000630220 |
| Portable Generators | MG3sd | 5000630201, 5000630215, 5000630235 |
| MG3 Generator | MG3d | 5000630213 |
| Fire Pump | MFP1.5 | 5000630258 |
| Fire Pump | MFP2 | 5000630259 |
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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