Easy hand starting with Kineteco Spring Starters
The leading manufacturer of hand wound
mechanical starter motors for diesel engines
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Easy hand starting with Kineteco Spring Starters
EASY DIESEL HAND STARTING
Kineteco is the leading manufacturer of hand wound, mechanical starter
motors. These replace the electric starter motor and allow a diesel engine to
be started easily and safely by hand, without a battery or alternator.
Our traditional Simms spring starters are used all over the world in many
applications including ships' lifeboats, irrigation pumps, black start
generators, mining vehicles and fire pumps to name but a few.
NEW RANGES
Now we have introduced the new generation of Spring Starters, bringing
easy, low-cost, lightweight and safe hand starting. These uniquely combine
the best of appropriate and high technology. Now you can fire up a big
diesel engine by hand more easily than starting a lawnmower.
We have all suffered starting problems. What do you do if your battery has
been stolen? What happens if the machine has been left idle too long or
damp has got into the electrical system? How can you get your boat engine
running when you are marooned in the middle of the ocean with dead
electrics?
SIMPLE
Spring starters combine the dependability of hand winding with a powerful
spring mechanism.
Operation is simple, and with a spring starter fitted to your engine it only takes
a few moments to kick your diesel into life. Hand starting is no longer an all or
nothing effort, because the winding is separated from the starting. Just wind
the starter’s spring steadily until enough energy is stored; when this tripped
the engine is turned over fast enough to start. There is no sharp pull or
yanking, no special skill. Such smooth steady starting, even powering up a
big generator is easy.
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Easy hand starting with Kineteco Spring Starters
SURE & RELIABLE
There are many reasons to fit spring starters:
On irrigation pumps and boats the combination of water and electrics is
a sure recipe for disaster
On construction sites batteries frequently ‘disappear’ from equipment or
fail because of chronic vibration
In a mine or grain mill, dust can get into switches
In a lifeboat or oil rig you need a dependable back-up starter that is safe
to use and needs only limited manpower when all else fails
Unaffected by long shutdowns, damp or cold, spring starters are ideal for
equipment left in storage for long periods of time; from emergency and
utility stand-by to grass cutting and maintenance equipment
In the remotest of locations sure starting is equally about ease of
operation and sustainability in the most diverse conditions
Equipment for disaster relief, military and strategic use needs to be
lightweight and ready for use at a moment’s notice – features which
often only a spring starter can provide
EASY START
Kineteco’s starters are very simple and affordable, making hand starting the
smart option on a wide range of machinery. Fitting is easy. Just remove the
electric starter and its connectors and bolt on the spring starter.
Perfect as an emergency back up in a boat’s locker, in case of trouble with
the battery, starter, alternator or wiring. Excellent as a primary starter for a
whole host of uses where you never want to be faced with a dead engine
again.
For further information contact us through the address below:
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Easy hand starting with Kineteco Spring Starters
PRODUCT RANGE
Model Description Use
Heavy duty starter
Traditional all-steel spring
commonly specified for
Simms starter with disc springs on a
mining, oil rig and merchant
ball screw wound by a
marine use. Used on a wide
SS/HSS detachable handle, set and
range of engines up to 8L or
tripped by hand. Formerly
more, with a terrific track
made by Lucas/CAV
record
Unique Z-drive spring
starters, steel or composite When there is no room for a
Z-drives bodied, cord or crank standard starter or it is not
wound. Variable gearing powerful enough, use the Z-
SZ/SZH and positioning of body. drive. A wide range of
Range of power packs - configurations to start more
the largest starts 15L engines than ever before
engines
Short steel bodied starter Shorter, lower price
Simms with Simms nosepiece, alternative to most Simms SS
energized by a power and SR starters. For tough
SMS/SMR
spring, crank wound. Best applications where price or
value steel starter length is a problem
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Easy hand starting with Kineteco Spring Starters
Simms Traditional S Series Spring Starters
The original spring starter
Unique 5 decades track record of reliability
Rugged steel construction
High torque disc spring power
For a wide range of engines up to 9 litres
displacement
Manual set and trip mechanism
Crank wound with detachable handle
The Simms Starter has a well-earned reputation for quality and durability. Originally made by Lucas/CAV, it is
still manufactured by Kineteco to the exacting standards that made it a classic.
The starter uses a set of powerful disc springs that are compressed by a nut on a ball-screw as the winding
handle is turned. The pinion is pre-engaged, and when the pawl is tripped the shaft is released to transmit the
power of the spring into the engine. This is an expensive mechanism to build, but delivers high torque and
long life.
Tens of thousands of these heavy duty starters have been sold worldwide, and after 50 years of production
they are still doing what they do best – starting on demand. They are used on a huge variety of engines, from
700cc single cylinders to 9 litre sixes, in all types of conditions and for a wide range of applications.
One of the more common is on a ship’s black start generator, symbolising the dependability of the Simms
Starter. It’s no good waiting for a jump-start when the vessel is being blown towards the rocks. When all else
has failed, the ship must be able to start its generator, to get systems up and running again. It takes only a
few minutes to bolt the Simms starter in place of the standard electric starter, wind it up and fire up the engine.
Simms Spring Starters are frequently specified for mining, oil rig and merchant marine use. After many years
of production, fittings have been developed for a wide range of engines from many manufacturers, and new
ones are constantly being developed. So if your engine is not listed, please ask.
Model options include standard (SS) or reverse (SR) rotation, with marine, heavy duty or hazardous
environment build, so the Simms spring starter can be configured to meet customer’s exact requirements.
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Easy hand starting with Kineteco Spring Starters
Specifications – S Series
Rotation of Starter Clockwise when viewed on the pinion
Engine Displacement Max. 6 cylinders, up to 1.25 litres per cylinder
Torque (Range) 95 Nm
No. of Output Turns 3
Output Energy Nom. 1000 Joules
Cold Starting To 0°C, some engines require starting aids at lower temperatures.
Maximum Winding Load 61 Nm Torque
To Wind Fully 10 turns of the handle
Mounting Flange Type SAE 1, SAE 2/3, SAE 4/5, Ford
Pinion 10/12, 8/10, 6/8 FS, Mod 2.5, 3
Winding Handle Position Variable in 8.5° increments
Weight 19kgs
Shipping Dimensions 40 x 22 x 27 cms
Standard Equipment Winding handle and handbook
OPTIONS DETAILS AS ABOVE WITH THE FOLLOWING VARIATIONS
Reverse Rotation Model SR: Rotation anti-clockwise when viewed on the pinion
Marinised Model SSM/SRM: Special seals for marine applications
HSS/HSR: 126 Nm torque for engine displacement to 1.25 litres per cylinder,
High Torque Model
maximum winding handle load 81Nm, 12 turns of the handle to wind fully.
FSSM, FHSSM, FSRM, FHSRM: Special seals and finishes for marine and
Type Approved Model
flameproof applications
Dual Start Safe Model Our new ‘E-Pack’ add-on for electric starter isolation in dual-start installations
Typical Dimensions
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Easy hand starting with Kineteco Spring Starters
Simms SM Series - Starters for Smaller Engines
Short length to fit smaller engines where space is
restricted
Smooth action power spring for easy starting
action
Low price
Uses standard Simms nosepieces with manual
engagement and trip mechanism
Fits anywhere that a Simms SS starter will go
Standard Simms crank wind with detachable
handle
Variable wind and unwind facility
Heavy duty construction
Reverse rotation, marine, lightweight and dual-
start safe options available
The new SM series spring starters are ideal for smaller engines working in tough conditions. Designed for
engines from 0.6 litres to 6 litres displacement, they provide the perfect partner for easy and safe hand starting.
Being based around the long established Simms range of starters, the SM series have the advantage of using
many proven Simms components including nosepiece, winding, trip and pinion assemblies. It is also
dimensionally similar but shorter, so that it is compatible with many Simms SS and SR series applications. This
means that models can already be supplied for a wide range of engines from Bukh to Wisconsin.
With a manual engage and trip mechanism and detachable crank wind, the operator can choose exactly
how the starter operates, down to using it to turn the engine over slowly for inspection.
The SM version is ideal for use on black start generators, pumps and compressors.
Like all our spring starters, the SM series bolts directly into the standard starter pocket on the engine. Given the
correct engine configuration, all of the electrics can be dispensed with. Fitting takes a matter of minutes, and
operation of the starter does not need special skill or strength. Unlike a directly hand cranked engine, you
can take your time to wind the starter and trip it when you are ready.
There is no danger of kickback or back strain from wrestling with a reluctant engine, making the spring starter
much safer and easier to use.
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Easy hand starting with Kineteco Spring Starters
Specifications – SM Series
Rotation of Starter Clockwise when viewed on the pinion
Engine Displacement Max. 6 cylinders, up to 1 litres per cylinder
Torque (Range) 36 Nm
No. of Output Turns 7.5 maximum
Output Energy Nom. 950 Joules
Cold Starting To 0°C, some engines require starting aids at lower temperatures.
Maximum Winding Load 23 Nm Torque
To Wind Fully 18 turns of the handle
Mounting Flange Type SAE 1, SAE 2/3, SAE 4/5, Ford
Pinion 10/12, 8/10, 6/8 FS, Mod 2.5, 3
Winding Handle Position Variable in 8.5° increments
Weight 15 Kgs
Shipping Dimensions 40 x 22 x 27 cms
Standard Equipment Winding handle and handbook
OPTIONS DETAILS AS ABOVE WITH THE FOLLOWING VARIATIONS
Reverse Rotation Model SMR: Rotation anti-clockwise when viewed on the pinion
Lightweight Model Special order
Dual Start Safe Model Our new ‘E-Pack’ add-on for electric starter isolation in dual-start installations
Typical Dimensions
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Easy hand starting with Kineteco Spring Starters
Z-Drive Series Spring Starters
Kineteco's range of Z-drive spring starters is unique
The first spring starters to have a gearbox built in
between the power pack and the nosepiece
The flanges of the gearbox are arranged so that
the nosepiece and power pack can be rotated
separately
This means that the starter can be positioned in
many different ways, depending on the
application requirements
The main body of the starter can be offset away from the engine or other obstruction. The Z-drive can then
be configured to fit the many engines where there is no room for a standard Spring Starter. Alternatively, it
allows us to fit a larger power pack than previously, either to start larger engines or to allow starting of current
engines at lower temperatures than previously available.
Different ratios can be provided in the gearbox. These transform the output characteristics of the starter, going
from high torque/few power turns to low torque/many power turns. This allows much greater flexibility to tune
the spring starter to the engine’s needs. These vary widely, even with similar capacity engines, because of
the many different configurations available. Typically these range from a lumpy, single cylinder engine with
a heavy flywheel to a much more evenly cranking multi-cylinder one with a far lighter flywheel. The best
starting performance may be achieved with equally different starter characteristics. In addition, some
applications may require a special starter configuration due to parasitic loads from ancillaries on the engine
at start-up. The Z-Drive range includes the standard duty SZ series and the heavy duty Simms SZH starters for
engines to over 2.5 litres/cylinder.
Simms SZ Simms High Power SZH2
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Simms SZ Series - Z-Drive Spring Starters
Rugged steel construction
Z-drive to fit smaller engines with restricted block
clearance
Smooth action power spring for easy starting action
Standard Simms nosepieces with manual
engagement and trip mechanism
Standard Simms crank wind with detachable
handle
Variable wind and unwind facility
Reverse rotation, marine and dual-start safe options
available
The new SZ series spring starters are ideal where engine clearance or low flywheel inertia is a problem.
Designed for engines from 0.6 litres to 6 litres displacement, they provide the perfect partner for easy and safe
hand starting.
Modern engines tend to be smaller, and this can present problems when fitting spring starters. With its flexible
Z-drive gearbox, the SZ series can be configured to give greater engine clearance. The gearing can also be
adjusted to counter the effect of a light flywheel. The end result is a spring starter ideally suited to these
engines.
Being based around the long established Simms range of starters, the SZ series starters have the advantage
of using many proven Simms components including nosepiece, winding, trip and pinion assemblies. With their
robust construction, they are suitable for a wide range of applications in difficult environments. These include
pumps, generators, compressors and mining equipment.
With a manual engage and trip mechanism and detachable crank wind, the operator can choose exactly
how the starter operates, down to using it to turn the engine over slowly for inspection.
Like all our spring starters, the SZ series bolts directly into the standard starter pocket on the engine. Given the
correct engine configuration, all of the electrics can be dispensed with. Fitting takes a matter of minutes, and
operation of the starter does not need special skill or strength. Unlike a directly hand cranked engine, you
can take your time to wind the starter and trip it when you are ready. There is no danger of kickback or back
strain from wrestling with a reluctant engine, making the spring starter much safer and easier to use.
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Specifications – SZ Series
Rotation of Starter Clockwise when viewed on the pinion
Engine Displacement Max. 6 cylinders, up to 1 litre per cylinder
Torque (Range) 20 - 73 Nm Incremental
No. of Output Turns 4.4 - 16 Incremental
Output Energy Nom. 950 Joules
Cold Starting To 0°C, some engines require starting aids at lower temperatures.
Maximum Winding Load 23 Nm Torque
To Wind Fully 18 turns of the handle
Mounting Flange Type SAE 1, SAE 2/3, SAE 4/5, Ford
Pinion 10/12, 8/10, 6/8 FS, Mod 2.5, 3
Winding Handle Position Variable in 7.5° increments
Weight 16 Kgs
Shipping Dimensions 40 x 22 x 27 cms
Standard Equipment Winding handle and handbook
OPTIONS DETAILS AS ABOVE WITH THE FOLLOWING VARIATIONS
Reverse Rotation Model SZR: Rotation anti-clockwise when viewed on the pinion
Lightweight Model Special order
Dual Start Safe Model Our new ‘E-Pack’ add-on for electric starter isolation in dual-start installations
Typical Dimensions
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Simms SZH2 Series High Energy Spring Starters
Extra-powerful spring pack to start larger engines
Z-drive to maximise engine clearance – can
generally be fitted in place of a Simms starter for
starting in difficult conditions
Smooth action power spring for easy starting action
Standard Simms nosepieces with manual
engagement and trip mechanism
Standard Simms crank wind with detachable handle
Variable wind and unwind facility
Reverse rotation, marine and dual-start safe options
available
The SZH2 spring starters are our most powerful to date (though even tougher ones are on the way). They are
designed for engines from 1.25 to over 2 litres/ cylinder, but are compact and flexible enough to fit smaller
engines where starting is a problem – typically due to difficult conditions or a load at start up.
The flexibility comes from the Z-drive format, which is unique to our products. It allows variable positioning of
the power pack – and gearing options to tune the starter’s output characteristics. So the SZH2 series of starters
can be configured to meet customers’ requirements, whether on smaller engines or large.
The SZH2 starters use the well-proven Simms nosepiece and winding mechanism. With its manual engage and
trip mechanism and detachable crank wind, the operator can choose exactly how the starter operates,
down to using it to turn the engine over slowly for inspection.
The SZH2 starter is ideal for use on black start generators, pumps and compressors. It can be used with the
wide range of Simms nosepiece and pinion configurations, which means that it will immediately fit many
engines from a wide range of manufacturers. Being shorter and with better side clearance, it is generally
backward compatible with the Simms SS/HSS series starter.
Like all our spring starters, the SZH2 bolts directly into the standard starter pocket on the engine. Given the
correct engine configuration, all of the electrics can be dispensed with. Fitting takes a matter of minutes, and
operation of the starter does not need special skill or strength.
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Specifications – SZH2 Series
Rotation of Starter Clockwise when viewed on the pinion
Max. 6 cylinders, to over 2.25 litre per cylinder. Subject to local environmental
Engine Displacement
conditions.
Torque (Range) 29.5 - 112 Nm Incremental
No. of Output Turns 5 - 19 Incremental
Output Energy Nom. 2510 Joules
Cold Starting To 5°C, some engines require starting aids at lower temperatures.
Maximum Winding Load 40 Nm Torque
To Wind Fully 35 turns of the handle
Mounting Flange Type SAE 1, SAE 2/3, SAE 4/5, Ford
Pinion 10/12, 8/10, 6/8 FS, Mod 2.5, 3
Winding Handle Position Variable in 5° increments
Weight 24 Kgs
Shipping Dimensions 40 x 22 x 27 cms
Standard Equipment Winding handle and handbook
OPTIONS DETAILS AS ABOVE WITH THE FOLLOWING VARIATIONS
Reverse Rotation Model SZH2R: Rotation anti-clockwise when viewed on the pinion
Dual Start Safe Model Our new ‘E-Pack’ add-on for electric starter isolation in dual-start installations
Typical Dimensions
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SPRING STARTER RANGE
Model Designation (R = Reverse) SS (SR) HSS (HSR) SMS (SMR) SZS (SZR) SZH (SZHR)
Description Original Simms Heavier Duty Simms Short Body Simms Variant Z-Drive Heavier Duty Z-Drive
Spring Type Disc Disc Power Power Power
Direct Drive or Geared Direct Direct Direct Geared (Z-Drive) Geared (Z-Drive)
Output Energy (J) 1000 1500 950 950 2510
Max. Torque (Nm) 95 126 47 20 to 73 30 to 112
Max. Litres/Cyl 1 1.5 - - 2.25+
Max. Cyl 6 6 - - 6
Max. Engine Displacement (l) 6 9 4 4 13.5+
Weight (kg) 19 20 15 16 26
Options (Flameproof, E-Pack, Marine) F, E, M F, E, M E, M E, M E, M
Output Turns 3 3 7 4.4 to 16 5 to 19
Mounted Length (mm) 285 285 245 285 283
Max. Winds/Torque (Nm) 10/61 10/81 20/25 20/25 40/35
Pinion Teeth Forms Fellows Stubs 10/12, 8/10, Mod 2.5, 3.0, 11 to 18 tooth or customised to suit
Mounting Flange Types SAE1, SAE2/3, SAE 4/5, Ford or customised to suit
Winding Handle Position Variable in 8.5deg increments
Standard Rotation (_S) Clockwise when viewed from pinion end
Reverse Rotation (_R) Anti-clockwise when viewed from pinion end
Product Range
Kineteco International Ltd October 2015
PRODUCT SELECTION CHART
Engine Capacity (litres)
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 15+
Range Spring Type Gearbox
SMS/SMR Power Spring None
SZS/SZR Power Spring Z-Drive
SS/SR Disc Spring None
HSS/HSR Disc Spring None
SZH/SZHR Power Spring Z-Drive
