A Mains-current Engine Starter
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OFparticular interest to fleet owners is an electric engine starter which derives its power from ac. mains. it is known as the Donnelly Donkey, and is made in two sizes, the Hee for use with
engines up to 20 and the Haw for those over that rating. The device is not suitable for starling oil engines.
The motor and reduction gearbox are mounted so that the shaft which engages with the engine crankshaft can be quickly adjusted to the correct height. Ample leverage to resist the light reaction forces is provided in the form of a transverse bar which has a hand grip at one end and a switch grip at the other.
Standard models are provided with 25 yds. of heavy-duty cable, a three-pin plug, a starting shaft which is suitable for most makes of vehicle, and a control switch
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As the starter operates on mains current it would, obviously, be of no use in certain isolated areas. To meet such a
d e n d a battery-driven model has been put into production.
The price of the 1-tee model to the trade is in 15s., and that of the battery-driven appliance £25 Ss. less battery. An engine starter of this type should prove, particularly, useful for starting farm tractors not provided with inbuilt electric starters. In the case
of a fleet of vehicles, it considerabb reduces overall starting-up times.
The distributor is William Clanl (Spare Parts), Ltd., 438, Harrow Road London, W.9.