Hi Tony,
I can't quite work out where the ignition switches are located, where the
starter button is located (must be somewhere near the choke) and what the
guarded micro switch is for. Perhaps you could explain, because the system
seems quite sprag clutch friendly.
Best wishes,
William
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Bale" <tony.bale@virgin.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 8:39 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Monowheel Starter switch
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> Ron,
> We have an XS Mono 912S with about 110 hours. We have installed
> individual high quality ignition switches with a micro switch (guarded) on
> the throttle quadrant housing for the starter, this allows one hand to
> hold
> the choke open and activate the starter. This set up also allows us to
> achieve oil pressure with a higher cranking speed prior to first ignition
> followed by the second (both switches on check is included in the vital
> actions prior to take off) on. One ignition at a time shutdown also helps
> the clutch (he said hopefully). We also have a parking brake
> It works well, and leaves you a spare hand just incase its needed (no idea
> what for mind you) we have found the only two ways to start the engine are
> either when fully hot just a touch of throttle and zero choke, or cold,
> zero
> throttle full choke and then tickle choke shut with very gentle throttle
> opening once its running, both instances preceded by 3 or 4 seconds of
> electric fuel pump to prime the circuit. So far starting has been
> reliable,
> including a few very hot and very cold starts.
>
> Thats our thoughts anyway, hope it helps.
>
> ATB
>
> Tony
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 5:48 AM
> Subject: Europa-List: Monowheel Starter switch
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>> We have a ACS ignition switch without a starter contact.
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>> It seems that a extra hand may be useful when starting a monowheel.
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>> Anyone come up with placement of starter switch that does not require
>> using a hand?
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>> Thx.
>> Ron Parigoris
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