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In volatile industries, such as gas and oil chemical processing, and underground mining, the margin of error is absolutely zero. One spark of electricity in an Zone 0 or Zone 1 environment could…

If your device is difficult to start, requires several pulls, or is unsteady and erratic when it is turned on. Your mechanical starter might be the cause. In particular the spring…

If the power grid is dark, restoring power isn’t as easy as turning on a light. When there is a major outage power plants have to restart without relying on…

We’ve all been there: you need your small engine for work, yard care or emergency use, yank the pull rope over and over, and nothing—just a dead silence or a…

Engines that have been unused for extended periods differ significantly from those that are started regularly. Fuel may degrade, deposits can accumulate in the fuel lines, oil viscosity may change,…

Diesel generators are engineered to be reliable, yet a lot of power outages do not occur during operation, but instead at the time of startup. If a generator is unable to…

Starting a Cummins marine engine while dry-docked is a specialized procedure distinct from in-water operation, requiring strict adherence to technical protocols to avoid costly damage. Today, we will talk about how…

Are you stuck with the Perkins diesel engine, which can’t start at remote work sites cold temperatures, freezing temperatures, or power failures? Batteries that are dead, defective electric starters, or…

Hard starting is usually the bane of diesel equipment owners. Diesel engines operate using compression, which often results in cranking, fuel system, and pre warm-up issues—key factors behind what is…