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Re: Hand cranking tractors
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Posted by F14 on January 05, 1999 at 03:31:07:
In Reply to: Hand cranking tractors posted by Dug G. on January 04, 1999 at 20:05:35:
If the tractor is properly tuned, hand cranking is a relatively simple process. Two major things to look out for: NEVER, EVER wrap your thumb around the crank. Cup your hand and lay your thumb along side the crank handle. If, for some reason, she kicks back (backfires) and the crank doesn't disengage, you won't spend an hour looking all over the yard for your thumb. For the same reason, crank only on the UPSTROKE. Pushing down on the crank is a good way to get your elbow permanently embedded in your ear. On my F14, the procedure goes like this: 1. Turn on the gas
2. Advance the throttle a couple of notches
3. Double check to make sure it's in neutral
4. Set the spark advance about half way
5. Set the choke
6. Engage the crank onto the crankshaft pins and turn SLOWLY until you are at or near the bottom of the stroke and you hear the impulse on the mag click.
7. Pull up sharply to the top of the stroke and let go of the crank.
8. Repeat 6 and 7 until it starts. Mine will start 2nd or 3rd crank in warm weather on a cold engine. Then I advance the spark fully and diddle with the choke until it's warmed up. It's a lot easier than starting another tractor, finding some one to drive, hooking up a chain, and dragging it around the yard. Looks cooler too.
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