Main function

The piston for Scheppach and Woodster 51.7 cm³ brush cutters and earth augers – Ref. 5904704005 is an essential component of the petrol engine.

It moves inside the cylinder to compress the air-fuel mixture and transmit the energy produced by combustion to the connecting rod and then to the crankshaft.

A piston in good condition is essential for maintaining good engine compression, easy starting and consistent performance of the brush cutter or earth auger.

When should the piston be replaced?

The piston for Scheppach and Woodster 51.7 cm³ brush cutters and earth augers – Ref. 5904704005 may need to be replaced in the following cases:

• Piston is scratched, scored or shows signs of seizure
• Piston skirt is worn, cracked or damaged
• Significant loss of engine compression
• Excessive play between the piston and cylinder
• Engine has become very difficult to start despite correct ignition and carburetion
• Significant loss of engine power
• Abnormal mechanical noises or knocking
• Piston damaged due to overheating or engine seizure

When replacing the piston, it is recommended to also check the condition of the cylinder, piston rings, piston pin and connecting rod to prevent another damaged component from quickly damaging the new piston.

This 51.7 cm³ piston for Scheppach and Woodster 4-in-1 garden tools and brush cutters is suitable for the following machines:

• Scheppach MFH5200-4P
• Scheppach MFH5200-4PE
• Scheppach MFH5300-4BP
• Scheppach BCH5200PB
• Scheppach BCH5300BP
• Scheppach BC52PB
• Scheppach MTC52-4P
• Scheppach MTC52 4SP
• Scheppach MTC52-5P
• Scheppach MTC53-5BP
• Scheppach MTC53-4BP
• Scheppach LB5200BP
• Scheppach BLB52X
• Scheppach PBC520
• Woodster MFW52-4P
• Woodster BCW52P
• Woodster MFW52-5P
• Woodster BLP52BP
• Scheppach EB1650
• Kity ED1650
• Woodster ED165
• Scheppach EB2000
• Parkside PBK4B3 – only for machines manufactured by Scheppach