Pull starters
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Pull starters
How to properly operate the pull starter on C-140. Thx.
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Re: Pull starters
Pull, engine fires, let go.
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Re: Pull starters
It is pretty straight forward. Was there something in particular that you are concerned about?
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Re: Pull starters
It’s pretty much pull. However, I’ve always found that breaking the action into sort of two steps seems to increase longevity - pull until the obvious free travel is taken up, then smooth pull through to engage starter gear and energize.
I.e., it’s not a lawnmower pull starter though I’ve seen people treat it as such.
I.e., it’s not a lawnmower pull starter though I’ve seen people treat it as such.
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Re: Pull starters
Good advice. Also, make sure the mechanism is correctly adjusted. If the switch closes before the starter gear is fully meshed, or at least properly tensioned, bad things can happen. See SLN-13 in the resources section of the main web site.
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Re: Pull starters
Basics here from manual.
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Re: Pull starters
Thank you