Combines Starting Grain Auger Motors

Been doing that for 35 years. Also use starting fluid on some of my old lawnmowers that are hard to start.

Im definitely not an expert on the subject so I can only pass along what I heard from the local engine repair guy. He said starting fluid is good for his business.

Starting fluid is not good on the small engines. Keep using it and it will be the only way you will get it started in the near future. Most of the time it is a sign of low compression if you need to use it.

Not so funny, I added a little too much one time and broke the pull cord. That little cord is pretty touch too, it yanked back so fast that I thought it was going to take me with it for a split second.

I use WD40 on mine, It works just about as good and it's not nearly as hard on the engines.

The only reason we started using it, is because sometimes you get so dang tired of cranking and rewind ropes pull out, hence more mechanical work to do. Who needs more work to doIJ Cold weather is when we use it mostly. Chainsaws are another culprit that benefit from a shot of ether. Once warmed up they will then start without assistance. I'd rather not use the stuff, but am not afraid of it!

Does WD40 increase compression so that a worn out engine has a better chance of startingIJ

G'Day Guy's Im still lurking around now and then!! Tip I use on our Briggs engine to go (I know you guys over in the "COlD" US of A might not get this to work but!!) I turn fuel on, full Choke on, throttle about half and igintion switch OFF!! pull rope gently to highest compresstion, pull throught two or three times!! then switch on ignition and get rope to highest compresstion and and rip it to it!!!! goes on first pull most times!!!! Plan to look at getting a new Armstrong starter for it one day with and new engine attached!!! Rolf