SigMan

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i just mounted my new magnum .61 4-stroke to my test bench and i've been trying to get it started with a chicken stick(no luck yet) ive been flipping it over clockwise and my buddy says im suppose to go counterclockwise. would check my manual but i cant find it anywhere...go ahead and laugh, i can take it...lol im waiting on my electric starter to make it easier to start, but im impatient....thanks.

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yea, it is counter clockwise, if you need to, just look at the prop, and think about which way it should be pushing the air.

SigMan

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ok, thanks

SigMan

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you think i messed up the motor by trying to start it the wrong way.?

Ed_Moorman

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Some 4-strokes, and some 2-strokes, with high compression start with a clockwise flip or slap.

My Mag .61 had low compression until the ring seated so it was much easier starting it with a starter.

BTW, I took the advice of someone on RCU and tried a 13-5 prop on it. It does work great. I like it much better than a 12-6. Thanks.

touch and go

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Trying to start the engine wrong way should have caused no damage at all. When starting by hand its not unusual for 2 stroke engines to run backwards at low power settings.

DBCherry

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I agree, you did no damage.

Many four stroke, and some two stroke engines start fairly well by "slapping" the prop clockwise against compression. The plug "fires" as the piston comes up on compression and kicks back (counter-clockwise) starting the engine.

Starting an engine, especilly a newer one, with a chicken stick can be a real frustrating experience. You'll be much happier when that starter arrives. Just be sure to connect it to the battery properly or you'll still be trying to start your engine clockwise.
Dennis-

TLH101

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Find your manual and read it. The Mag 4 stroke is not like your ABC 2 strokes, and if you break it in incorrectly, you will have a pile of junk.

tukkus

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just press the starter and look at it when ur about to put it up to the prop...you will see that it's turning counterclockwise

swooper

Make sure you're glow igniter is fully charged and get the engine "sloppy" wet. Lots of 4-strokes like starting with fuel dripping out the carb and the exhaust making a squishy noise. Run it for awhile (like a full tank) with the carb set so rich it'll barely run, lots of fuel spraying out the muffler.

SigMan

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thanks everyone ! i just knew i was gonna get razzed over that question....lol.. should have the ol' sig senior in the air before the snow flies !!!!