EME Engine Auto Start 55-60CC Engine

Description

Add electric start to your plane. No more flipping a prop. Simply assign it to a switch and start your motor with the push of a button/flip of a switch. The drive gear incorporates a one-way bearing so power is not transferred back to the motor.

Some assembly is required. It is suggested that you are comfortable working on your motors. You will need to remove your prop hub and shaft. You will also need to install a gear with a one-way bearing. Basic mechanical mentality/skill is suggested. No instructions included. Grease your gears after assembly. DO NOT operate without a prop.

This starter can be used with the EME 55CC,  EME 60CC, DLE 55CC, and the DLE 55RA gas engines since they have the same prop hub, mounting pattern, and crank.

This auto-start drive will not work with engines that have a tapered crank, such as DA, GP Engines, O.S. Engines, Zenoah, 3W, or MLD.  Will not work with any twin-engine designs.

Specifications:

• 540 Brushed Motor
• Weight: 560g/ 19 oz
• Voltage: 7.2-11.1V -A 3c (11.1V) lipo, 1800mah is recommended
• Can also be activated with 40-60Amp Brushed ESC’s and servo-operated switches; EME Engine Auto Start Controller recommended.

Tech notes: Here is some info/suggestions based on some things we have seen or been asked about over the years of selling these starters.

No instructions included. Grease your gears after assembly. DO NOT operate without a prop.

90 Day Warranty on entire unit – Note: Warranty is void if you do not grease your gears.

The two most common concerns with the starter seem to be controller-related. The most common question is that the LED on the controller just blinks and the starter is dead. This is a lack of signal issue; the fix is to open the endpoints on the channel the switch is assigned to. For some radios, you will need to reverse the channel the switch is assigned to. The second most common question is: the starter quits after a few seconds. This is normal; it is a safety feature built into the controller. The controller will only activate for about 2 seconds. This is so the starter and engine are not both running at the same time. But if the switch is turned on while the engine is running, the controller will engage the starter again (bearings and gears are available below).

– Use a good sticky grease; wheel bearing grease is adequate. Too much will make a huge mess. The idea is to add a little protection to the gear teeth so they do not chip. If too much grease is used, it collects under the hall sensor and stops ignition. Use just enough to wet the gears.

– Do not use a 4-cell LiPo. The controller can handle the watts of a 4-cell, but the starter motor will burn up fairly quickly. Use a 3-cell LiPo or LiFe pack. Anything that can deliver bursts of 60 Amps.

– The magnets on the starter motor are pretty strong. They can pick up washers, screws, etc. off your bench. Then, once the motor is activated, the debris can damage the starter motor (spares available below). So work on a clean surface and check gears when done.

– A hammer is not a recommended tool for installing a starter. Parts are a pretty solid fit, with the one-way bearing being the tightest. On DLE engines, you might find a ton of Loctite around the crank; scraping or sanding this off will help with parts fitment.

Insurance Note:  Fan Jets USA recommends the purchase of shipping insurance. If insurance is not purchased and the package is lost or damaged, the most that can be claimed with the USPS and awarded to the purchaser (shipment recipient) is $50.00.  Fan Jets USA is not responsible for reimbursing the purchaser for the difference in an order of any amount.  Shipping charges are not included in an insurance claim per USPS guidelines.

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