| StrongStarter Spring Starter Operation |
The following links provide you with all the information needed to install and operate your spring starter:
Starter Installation - Getting Started
Starter Installation Procedure
Position Code Procedure
Starter Operation
Cold Starting
Dual Starting Engines
Slow Engine Cranking
Starter Unwinding
Troubleshooting
CAUTION: Do not attempt to start your engine with an electric or other starter
while the spring starter is wound and engaged
Normal Operation
1. If the starter is fitted on a tractor or mechanical handling vehicle, such as a fork lift truck or a loader, ensure
that the gearbox is in the neutral position.
2. Check the fuel valve is in the 'ON' position and that fuel is reaching the fuel pump.
3. Adjust the throttle to between 1/2 and 3/4 open.
4. The trip lever (with the red knob), of the starter, must be in an upright position. If this is not the case, pull
the reset knob (black). The trip lever will immediately spring to its upright position.
5. When starting an engine fitted with an in-line pump for the first time, it may be necessary to press the
excess fuel button on the pump.
6. Fit the Cranking handle and wind the handle in a clockwise direction until red or white springs are visible
through the inspection windows (See Appendix II for number of turns). With the white spring visible the starter
is ready to start a warm engine. With red springs visible the starter is ready to start a cold engine.
7. To start your engine, push the trip lever down through 90°.
8. If the engine does not start repeat the above steps. Your engine will normally start within three attempts.
Cold Starting
When starting at ambient temperatures below 0°C, it will be necessary to use some form of starting aid.
Starting can be achieved through various forms of ether-assisted aids which are available in aerosol cans or
as auto start kits. To cold start proceed with normal starting operation. Prior to tripping, spray the ether into
the air intake, or if your engine is fitted with an auto start kit inject the ether inside the inlet manifold. If the
engine fails to start, repeat the whole operation immediately. The engine should now start.
Slow Engine Cranking
The Strong Starter spring starters can be used to slowly crank an engine, for the adjustment of tappets, pump
timing or equipment coupled to your engine. With the red trip lever in the upright position turn the winding
handle clockwise for two turns. This will engage the pinion with the ring gear. Now trip the lever through 90°.
The black reset knob will pull in and lock the red trip lever in this position. The engine can now be turned
slowly with the winding handle, and any adjustments, to the engine, may be made. Once slow cranking is
completed you should pull the black reset knob and either fully wind to start the engine (see Normal
Operation) or unwind to disengage the pinion (see Unwinding).
Where the engine has the facility to be operated using two starters (for example an air starter and the Strong
Starter), the Strong Starter must have its pinion disengaged from the engine flywheel when the alternative
starter is being used. The pinion is disengaged by turning the winding handle in an anticlockwise direction,
until no further unwinding is possible. (This also applies to vehicles fitted with a Strong Starter that are being
'bump' started e.g. forklifts, tractors)
Starter Unwinding
If after fully winding the starter it is necessary to unwind and de-energize it, simply unwind the crank handle in
an anti-clockwise direction. It may be necessary, at first, to exert extra force to disengage the clutch. Continue
unwinding until green springs are visible through the inspection windows. At this point the starter pinion will
also retract to its rest position.
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