Originally posted by TxMaxxMedic
i'm used to doing the starter on smaller 2 strokes.. now I have a 4 stroke and would prefer to hand start it .. so
stating that , you are turning the prop CLOCKWISE until you feel the piston at TDC, then, I guess nudge or flip it in that direction, and let the compression force it in the correct counter-clockwise direction ? I'm just wanting to understand exactly how you're doing that..
With a 4 stroke I prime it 'till the fuel runs out the exhaust, turn it over 3 or4 times to make sure it doesn't hyrolock. Then I connect the glow starter and turn it over (counter clockwise) untill I feel it kick. It's ready! Rotate the prop [gently] CLOCKWISE 'till it hits compression, rotate counter clockwise 1/2 turn. Now, I use a HEAVY (thick) glove and slap the prop clockwise. It hits compression and kicks counter clockwise and it should be running. You can also use a chicken stick or flip the spinner. I never did get spinner flip right.
Just make sure you don't have the throttle open full! I usually start at a high idle. After a few tries you will probably get first flip starts most of the time.
As always, keep you hands away from a spinning prop. I've seen a few flyers that didn't! NOT GOOD!!!
Hope this helps. Tom