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    Thanks for the reply.
    Regarding the start lever: My lever does engage the motor contacts,
    but rotates the magneto changing the timing. The lever flops about
    rather easily, and hence the magneto rotates, changing the timing.
    I’d have to study if further, but perhaps the lever is retarding the timing
    while starting, and once released, advances it.

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    I understand what you’re saying about the regulator.
    Any idea what exactly the toggle switch does?
    Mine is a simple two pole switch, either on or off.
    I’m not sure if it’s HI and LO charging rate, or just
    shuts charging on and off.

    Thanks.

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