Posted by Tom Fleming on February 28, 2010 at 08:24:08 from (67.20.229.132):
In Reply to: Crank Starting posted by Bud W on February 27, 2010 at 10:24:45:
Len, I agree pretty much with what you are saying, however, to not confuse things, I was speaking about a magneto. I will state that no one will ever spin an engine fast enough with a crank (by hand) to have the generator put out enough voltage to fire the coil. Plus, spinning an engine with a hand crank is a big NO NO..............
And, as I alluded to, there is a correct procedure for crank starting by hand, which includes retarding the spark (F4 and E4A mags), engaging the impulse (E4A type mags), cupping your hand (no thumb wrapped around the crank handle), and only crank on the "up stroke".
I have seen waaaaay too many newbies just put the crank in and start spinning. I guess it goes without saying that if you don't know the correct process, then you shouldn't be attempting it. However, I will stay "on the record" that hand crank starting an IHC tractor is not a dangerous process if you have the tractor's ignition set correctly AND to stock settings, AND you follow the correct procedure.
Maybe it is just me, but I absolutely love firing up the F-20 with that deep, throaty sound when it first fires. Crank starting a tractor with the ignition set right is actually a very easy thing to do......... :D
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