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Jim-IL

06-17-2002 17:38:24




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My neighbor can no longer pull the rope on his lawnmower. Is there some alternative starting method that does not involve a pull rope, Thanks




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wrenchman

06-17-2002 23:21:54




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 Re: Small engine starting in reply to Jim-IL, 06-17-2002 17:38:24  
neighbor of mine has used a 1/2" drive electric impact to start with for bout 3 yrs now(a harbor freight cheapy).took top of recoil start off & just puts deepwell 12pt socket on starter dog square.he is getting up in years & just couldn't seem to pull cord fast enough...



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Mark A

06-19-2002 10:31:52




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 Re: Re: Small engine starting in reply to wrenchman, 06-17-2002 23:21:54  
I guess he has been lucky so far, using the impact wrench. I tried that years ago when I was a kid and didnt know any better, and I broke the crankshaft off right at the housing!! Ever hear of an electric start mower? I know the Walmart near here sells them.



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John in MA

06-17-2002 21:14:21




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 Re: Small engine starting in reply to Jim-IL, 06-17-2002 17:38:24  
Briggs had a spring starter in the '60s that you cranked up and pushed a button. Took a certain amount of effort to crank the spring, and it took a long time to restart. The current "Smart-Touch" starter is similar, except the engine winds the spring for you. Looks like a good idea.

The other option is tried and true electric start. Usually only available on pricy mowers, but some cheaper ones can be retrofitted.

Your friend's only easy option is to get a new mower with either of the last two starters.

I've started a weedeater with a great big 18V DeWalt drill, and I nearly broke the drill. I wouldn't want to start a mower that way. Maybe my old 3/4" B&D...

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buck

06-17-2002 20:33:14




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 Re: Small engine starting in reply to Jim-IL, 06-17-2002 17:38:24  

Troy Built for one has a system called SmartTouch that is real good. Pull the cord to start once and future starts are at the push of a button. Other products by MTD have this also and there may be others. An older lady that I know bought one and it solved the pulling the cord starting problem for her.



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Bigdog

06-18-2002 04:26:21




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 Re: Re: Small engine starting in reply to buck, 06-17-2002 20:33:14  
I bought one of those a few weeks ago. It's a nice starting system. Sure beats pulling that rope.



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MarkB

06-17-2002 18:58:19




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 Re: Small engine starting in reply to Jim-IL, 06-17-2002 17:38:24  
Northern Tool sells a contraption that uses a 3/8" electric drill motor to start mower engines. Looks like a good way to snap your wrist.



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Mac

06-17-2002 18:53:33




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 Re: Small engine starting in reply to Jim-IL, 06-17-2002 17:38:24  
I had a nice briggs that had a windup starter on top it, worked real well, wind it up and turn a small knob which was released from the handle bar. No rope pulling, but I have not seen another one in some time



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Ralph, Ohio

06-17-2002 18:27:12




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 Re: Small engine starting in reply to Jim-IL, 06-17-2002 17:38:24  
A long time ago there were some push mowers that could be started by using an electric drill to turn the flywheel through some kind of slip clutch arrangement. If the flywheel has a hex nut just rig a socket in the drill chuck & pull it off when the engine starts. Probably a good cordless drill would work.



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