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Strong Starter
Spring Starters
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Hydraulic Starters
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Flange Mounted
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Direct Drive on Crank
Shaft
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System
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Self-contained
single unit
starter motor +
winding handle
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Many Components
Pump + Accelerator +
cranking motor + control
valve + reservoir + filter +
piping
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Many Components
Pump + Accelerator +
starting device + control
valve + reservoir + filter +
piping + pressure gauge +
engine dog
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Many Components
Air supply valve + receiver +
shut-off valve + lubricator + air
filter + exhaust + air system +
muffler + pressure gauge +
piping + compressor
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Mounting
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Flange Mounted.
Bolts on directly in
place of electric
starter.
Winding adapter
can be positioned in
8.5 degree steps for
accessibility
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Flange Mounted. Bolts on
directly in place of electric
starter but additional
equipment must be
accommodated.
Winding adapter can be
aligned in 4 different
positions only
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Mounted directly on end of
crankshaft. Requires
special support plate or
engine casting. Shimming
necessary to ensure correct
clearance and concentricity
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Flange or cradle mounted.
electrical starter but additional
equipment must be
accommodated.
Winding adapter can be
aligned in 6 different positions
only
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Charging
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Needs manual
rewinding for each
start.
Approx. 12 handle
turns for each
rewind.
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Usually requires
engine-driven pump. One
charge sufficient for 10
engine turns.
Manual charging
requires 110 turns on
hand pump.
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Usually requires
engine-driven pump. One
charge sufficient for 1 to 3
engine turns.
Manual charging requires
approx. 70 turns on hand
pump.
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Requires air-compressor with
3 to 20 cu. Ft. of air pressure.
No manual charging option
available.
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Charging
Times
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~ 10 seconds for
each start
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Manual start may require
2--3 minutes to stroke the
hand-pump.
Engine-driven start may
require a few minutes to
start the pump and ~10
seconds afterwards for
each start
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Manual start may require
upto 2 minutes to stroke
the hand-pump.
Engine-driven start may
require a few minutes to
start the pump and ~10
seconds afterwards for
each start
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Upto 20 minutes to start the
air-compressor and ~10
seconds afterwards for each
start.
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Maintenance
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None
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Check for leaks. Ensure
fluid levels are correct.
Clamps must be secure.
Check for leaks. Ensure
checked if using
engine-driven pump.
Rubber hoses need to be
checked air ingress.
Extreme cleanliness
required during
maintenance.
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Weekly - checks required
for leaks. System should
self-vent air ingress.
Monthly - check mountings
and clean fuel tank filter.
Check feed tank fluid level.
Grease valve pivot.
Quarterly - remove starter
and check operation.
Extreme cleanliness
required during
maintenance.
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Needs permanent air line
lubricators or weekly manual
lubrication.
Check for leaks.
Check pressure regulator
settings.
Check filters.
Compressor lubrication
required periodically.
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Weight
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33Lbs to 50Lbs
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11 to 40 Lbs for motor unit
only. Extra weight for
ancillary equipment. Total
weight can be 150Lbs or
more.
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11 to 40 Lbs for motor unit
only. Extra weight for
ancillary equipment. Total
weight can be 150Lbs or
more.
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16 to 60 Lbs for motor unit
only. Extra weight for ancillary
equipment. Total weight can
be 150Lbs or more.
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Potential
Energy
Losses
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may weaken if left
extremely long
periods, but this
has not been
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Hydraulic oil leakage at
pipe joints and seals
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Hydraulic oil leakage at
pipe joints and seals
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Air leaks at pipe joints and
seals
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