Wacker Neuson 5100011304 Starting Device Complete

The Wacker Neuson Starting Device Complete is a genuine OEM assembly designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson DPU-series reversible and forward-plate vibration compactors, including the DPU6555, DPU5545, DPU4545, and DPU4045 model families. As a factory-sourced component, the is built to the exact specifications of the original unit, ensuring a direct, consistent installation without the need to adapt or modify surrounding components. Compatibility extends across numerous regional variants — including US, EU, and AP-spec machines — covering models such as the DPU6555Heh, DPU5545Heh, DPU4545Hech, DPU4045Yeh, and their respective sub-variants. When it comes to keeping a plate compactor running reliably on site, sourcing a genuine OEM starting assembly from Wacker Neuson is the straightforward choice.

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Recoil Assembly Integrity — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to the same pull-force and engagement tolerances as the original, so the recoil mechanism engages the engine cleanly every time.
• Drop-In Installation — Mounts directly to the engine housing using the original bolt pattern and rope-routing path, matching the form and function of the part it replaces.
• Broad DPU-Series Coverage — Confirmed fitment across DPU6555, DPU5545, DPU4545, and DPU4045 families, including US, EU, AP, and ZF-spec variants, making this a single solution for mixed fleets.
• Consistent Cold-Start Performance — A worn or broken starting device can leave a machine unable to start on the job; replacing with a complete OEM assembly restores full pull resistance and rope return action immediately.
• Complete Assembly Supplied — Supplied as a complete unit — housing, rope, spring, and handle — so there is no need to source individual sub-components or carry out partial repairs.

The starting device — commonly called a recoil starter — is the manual pull-start mechanism mounted to the engine that allows the operator to crank and fire the engine by hand. When the operator pulls the starter grip, an internal spring-loaded spool engages a set of pawls or dogs that temporarily lock to the engine's flywheel, transferring rotational energy to turn the engine over and initiate combustion. Once the engine fires, the pawls retract and the recoil spring winds the rope back into the housing ready for the next pull. Over time, the internal spring can fatigue, the rope can fray and snap, or the engagement pawls can wear, resulting in a starter that either fails to return, slips without engaging the flywheel, or cannot be pulled at all — leaving the machine completely inoperable until the assembly is replaced.

Part Details

Compatibility & Fitment

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