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Old 7th June 2026 | 19:46
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I would think the Hucks starter method would be probably used for primarily cold-weather ops,as a means of turning the engine over,against thickened oil,,and hydraulicing,as it could be done slowly,and saving the battery (s),and manpower,if you are turning 14 or 9 blades.Certainly the prop `boss` appears to be a much more sturdier fitting than the standard H-S dome..
In the Far East ,Twin Pioneers carried carried a pole with a wire(with leather/rope covering)loop at one end,to turn the props for hydraulicing,and/or possibly a last-ditch starting method...I can`t remember whether the `Tweep` had electric or cartridge start,but I think` Brakedwell`might comment..
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