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ive just aquired a petter aa1 diesel engine on a generator anyone know where i can download any oporating and servicing information? in particular the correct cold start instructions. all i get on google is lists of ebay listings!

Hi Richard

Suggest you try 'Stationary Engine' Magazine there must be a link to someone from that site, they are published by Kelsey Publishing I know they have a site. Or try the 'Kent and sussex weald stationary engine group' they have a site with links to officers someone must have the info.
All i know is that you dribble a small amount of engine oil into the primer cap on the head, and wind like the clappers.!!
Regards
Chris

hi hortiman thanks for the reply thats about what the previous owner said, i was wondering what the engine oil in the primer actually did ,it wont start from cold without it, this one has a string wound round a pulley on the end of the crank to pull rather than a handle to wind. but its good to get confirmation that engine oil is the correct thing to put in the primer , thanks

Hi Richard

I think the engine oil only takes up combustion space which increases the compression ratio to aid starting, It means a heftier yank is needed on the starting rope!!
Chris

try lister-petter instead of just petter you may find this will bring some results as lister took over petters