Just never been able to get the hang of it. I try to start about 3/4 the way around at about 9 O clock. With a open hand I pull-up. Just doesn't seem to work for me. Can someone en-lighten me as to the proper procedure. Guess I'm just gun-shy on doing it improperly and getting hurt in the process. Thanks in advance for the help or helpful advice you may give.
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Janicholson
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Starting a bit lower than 9 (if it indexes there) is benneficial. It should have a piston on compression TDC at the very top of the crank throw. Stop all crank travel at about 1:30. Jim
I pull on the crank roughly from 6:00 to 12:00 ,no further, with thumb aligned with fingers all on the same side of the crank. If every thing is set up right should start in 2 to 3 pulls.
Talk with the old timers who used to crank those Model A Fords on an every day basis, they never pushed down
Talk with the old timers who used to crank those Model A Fords on an every day basis, they never pushed down
My dad would take both hands and spin the thing, but he was much of a man to be just 5' 7". I was too small when I first tried to pull up so I learned to push down. Turn the crank till you feel compression. I set the crand at about 1 oclock and push down jumping on the crank for extra speed. IF IT BACKFIRES YOUR ARM IS BROKE. Make sure you have a properly tuned motor. If it is the first time cranking after a rebuild use the starter or pull it off, do not use a crank.
I started my fathers super-c for many years by hand cranking as the ring gear was shot and we didn't have the time or money to fix it. It would always start in 1/2 a turn. Never thought it was that big a deal. I started it by putting the crank at 12 o'clock and snapping it down to 6 o'clock. Important thing to remember is use your right hand, don't wrap your fingers around the crank handle, and when you come to the end of the snap pull the crank handle out slightly. Using this method I never came close to hurting myself. YMMV.
Mark D.
Mark D.
Tom Fleming
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An old timer taught me how to crank start any tractor, and I have not had any issues. Here is what he taught me:
With the ignition OFF or mag OFF, full choke, throttle open, then 1-2 cranks (depending upon outside temp, cold=2, warm =1). choke 1/2, throttle 1/3 or so, ignition or mag on. Start crank at 6 o'clock. cupped hand, thumb along, NOT AROUND the handle. Quick pull up, pull crank away and stop at 12 o'clock.
If it is going to start, it will start using this technique 100% of the time. Of course this assumes that plugs, points, condensor, timing, etc. are all in decent working condition/correct. If the engine has been running and is already warmed up, no choke is necessary.
IMHO.
With the ignition OFF or mag OFF, full choke, throttle open, then 1-2 cranks (depending upon outside temp, cold=2, warm =1). choke 1/2, throttle 1/3 or so, ignition or mag on. Start crank at 6 o'clock. cupped hand, thumb along, NOT AROUND the handle. Quick pull up, pull crank away and stop at 12 o'clock.
If it is going to start, it will start using this technique 100% of the time. Of course this assumes that plugs, points, condensor, timing, etc. are all in decent working condition/correct. If the engine has been running and is already warmed up, no choke is necessary.
IMHO.
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