In case the problem recurs, it's a good idea to carry long-handled, open ended wrench in the car. You can use it to push the lever against the "button" without needing to get your hand close to any hot, charged, or moving surfaces.
General 71 won’t start
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Delighted to hear that the problem has been (quite simply as it turned out) solved---that is what the Forum is for. I would however suggest that at some time in the not too far distant future you DO get and install a new cable--as you showed in the picture, the current cable is frayed at the starter-end connection.Ok, I ended up just adjusting the current installed cable to check, and she fired up. Thanks for all the help everyone! I’ll consider this case closed.
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What is even better than a 'long-handled open-ended wrench' (spanner to our non American members) is a long piece of timber with a narrow fork in the end which is just wide enough to fit over the starter actuating lever. That way you can make the 'emergency-starter-rod' as long as you wish to be comfortable using it. This comes from experience when as an apprentice funds were "low"(aka---non existant!)
Yes, but where the piece of wood only has a single function, the wrench/spanner can be used for multiple purposes. For example, it makes a satisfying clang when you throw it on the ground in frustration.
