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I was starting my savage today and after the engine started I pulled the roto start out and it kept spinning. I tried slapping my hand on the side of it (it has always had a problem with the switch sticking in the on position) and when I did it broke. Now I need a new roto start tool. Any recommendations?
 
Cordless drill worked pretty good for me when I ran the roto. Just make sure you have it on reverse setting.
 
had the same problem Geardigger. I took the rotostart apart and found that the solder on the leads at the switch had actually gotten hot and melted together making contact and bypassing the switch... i resoldered the leads and all is well.
 
geardigger said:
I was starting my savage today and after the engine started I pulled the roto start out and it kept spinning. I tried slapping my hand on the side of it (it has always had a problem with the switch sticking in the on position) and when I did it broke. Now I need a new roto start tool. Any recommendations?
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DO what Sweetdeisel said and get a nice drill. Don't break the bank but a decent drill. The rotostarts are notorious for it. I can fix em . the switch is weak.
 
I have a very nice dewalt drill I have used in teh past while waiting for the rotostart to charge. I didnt keep using it for fear of breaking the one way bearing. But I shall use that again seeing as other people seem to be ok with it.


Thanks guys!
 
geardigger said:
I have a very nice dewalt drill I have used in teh past while waiting for the rotostart to charge. I didnt keep using it for fear of breaking the one way bearing. But I shall use that again seeing as other people seem to be ok with it.


Thanks guys!
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Go easy on the drill. Start off on the slow speed if need be. The drill may over spin the rotostart.
 
I'd recommend a drill or a pullstart. If you go the drill route make sure it's a high speed. Also make sure you set the clutch on the conservative side. Otherwise, the next time you hydrolock - you'll ruin the engine.

Also, you'd be surprised how freeing a pullstart can be after the engine is broken in. You can't lose it and the batteries never need charged.
 
BlueRidge1 said:
Also, you'd be surprised how freeing a pullstart can be after the engine is broken in. You can't lose it and the batteries never need charged.
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Amen to that! I don't think I'll ever go back to rotostart....
 
i have a brand new roto start sitting right here that i think i'll never use. i like the pull start. prime her up, trim open the carb and 3-5 pulls and shes fired and ready to bash the desert.
 
no just take motor out, take roto start backplate off and put pull start on.. i think its like three screws but make sure you locktight them.. then mail me the backplate cause i could use it on my buggy lol.. if you got any questions let me know..
 
Take the roto start apart and remove the red push button. that will leave a white pin button to press. The spring that retracts the red button is weak and does not last. Works great.
 
Nitro Stephen, too late. It is broke beyond repair. I have been using my drill to start it and that does OK. I am probably going to go with a pull start if and when I ever get this hunk of junk running again.
 
could you send me the roto starrt and plate when you get finnished?? ill pay shipping..
 
drill works great! try and get a drill with a torque setting. that way you dont put wear on your oneway. havent blown out a oneway on my savage or mgt yet.
 

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