That's nothing but user error.

Either the material you have in the starter cone is too abrasive, or it's too dirty and full of debris.

I had the same problem initially until I changed my cones out for ones made of a silicon formulation.

My electric starter now does LESS scratching damage than a chicken stick. ( It never hits or nicks the prop on kickback... ) It leaves NO marks what-so-ever.

Much, much easier on cowled engines too, which even after priming, frequently require a few seconds of turning to get the tank pressure up and the fuel flowing properly.


As stated one starter will last a LONG time, so invest in a heavy duty one to deal with your expanding fleet. You'll be glad you did.