The Wacker Neuson Choke Shaft Complete is a genuine OEM component designed for the MS54 Vibratory Rammer. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the exact specifications of the original, ensuring a correct, consistent fit every time. If your rammer is experiencing starting difficulties or erratic choke operation, replacing a worn or damaged choke shaft with the genuine restores proper fuel-air control and dependable cold-start performance.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Choke Shaft Specification — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact tolerances for the choke mechanism, ensuring correct rotational movement and sealing contact within the carburetor assembly.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Engineered to install in place of the original shaft with no reworking of the carburetor bore or linkage — the assembly drops straight in as intended.
- Confirmed Fitment for MS54 Vibratory Rammer — Verified for the MS54 (Model 5200013518) with the 280/11in Shoe configuration, so you can order with confidence.
- Restores Cold-Start Control — A correctly functioning choke shaft delivers accurate fuel enrichment on start-up; a worn or binding shaft leads to hard starting, stalling, and inconsistent engine response.
- Fuel System Integrity — As a component within the fuel-air circuit, a properly seated choke shaft helps prevent unmetered air ingress that can lean out the mixture and cause engine damage over time.
The choke shaft is a core part of the carburetor's choke assembly, controlling the butterfly valve that restricts airflow to enrich the fuel-air mixture during cold starts. When you activate the choke, the shaft rotates to close the choke plate, giving the engine the rich mixture it needs to fire and warm up reliably. A worn, bent, or seized choke shaft prevents the plate from seating or releasing correctly, resulting in hard starts, rough running, or an engine that floods — issues that bring compaction work to a halt until the fault is resolved.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5200016203 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Choke Shaft Complete |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 280/11in Shoe, Vibratory Ramme r | MS54 | 5200013518 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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