11-07-2005, 17:14
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FIRST's Spare, Queuer & Tech guy =)
AKA: Mike M. / Mouse =)
no team (FRC Volunteer)
Team Role: Alumni
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Rookie Year: 2001
Location: Staten Island, NYC
Posts: 1,504
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Re: Lawnmower Engine Starting Tips??
Ok, I have an Update and a question
Do you know how a spark plug wire is constructed? (whether it has a 2 wires for + and - or just one wire)
The reason why I am asking is because on the older mower I have the following issue:
Problem: I cannot turn the mower off when I release the brake handle the mower continues to run
Cause: The Brake is worn out ( i mean after almost 15 + yrs I would be worn out to) and the Engine Zone Cable is stretched (Attaches one end at the brake and the other end to the handle)
I have bought the newer model parts and did a pre-assembly and found that the Engine Zone Cable is to long and the brake even though can be installed the same way is made for right side mounting only where as its a left mount currently installed.
What I am attempting to do is to make / attach either a dip switch or a standard house holdlight switch spliced between the starter and the spark plug - what this will do is when i flick the switch it will cut the power going to the spark plug and turn the motor off.
So if any of you happen to know alot about cars or mowers or spark plugs in general any and all help is appreciated b/c at this current moment the mower cannot be operated safely with out a way to turn it off.
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Past FIRST Robotics Events that I proudly volunteered at: FLL: NY State Competition '03
FRC: NYC Remote Kickoff '04 & NYC Regionals '04-'15 ,'10-'13 & NJ Regionals '06-'10, Finger Lakes Regional '09 & SBPLI Regional '08-'15 and the World Championship in '05 (Galileo Field) '07 (Newton Field) '09 (Practice Fields Attendant / FTA(A)), CeBIT Convention in '04 & NextFEST in '06 both held @ the Javitts Center, Monty Madness '07-'10, Panda-monium '08, B.Eruption '08 & '09, Ramp Riot '08, PARC '09 & '10, BR^2 '09 & Wol. Inv. '09 -'15
2015 FIRST Robotics Off Season Events that I hope to volunteer at: Where is Wolcott Invitational 2015 FIRST Robotics Events that I will be volunteering at: SBPLI Reg. & Championships Volunteer Resume: Alt & Lead Team Queuer, Field Repair/Reset, Field Setup/Breakdown, Spare Parts Attendant, Field Power Controller/Score Keeper, Co-Emcee & Official Scorer, Control System Advisor, FIRST Tech Advisor Assistant & recently Practice Field Attendant.
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