the first cycle at the beginning of any particular session, the first two strokes must be powered in some other way than from the engine itself. The starter motor is used for this purpose and it is not required once the engine starts running and its feedback loop becomes self-sustaining.thumb

History

Before the advent of the starter motor, engines were started by various methods including wind-up springs, gunpowder cylinders, and human-powered

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