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Trying to find information on how to add an electric start to a 10 hp 34 ton Huskee wood splitter
been to Huskee and they can't help...saw a thread from a Billy Bob about adding an electric start to
his but can't contact him....can anyone help me out?
TIA

 

[Dirtboy]

I think it was about 6 years ago, TSC had a 34 ton electric start Huskee splitter. Thought it was kind of neat-but pricey. Looked at it, haven't seen one since. Not absolutely sure, but I think Huskee is made (or was) by Speeco. Maybe you could contact them.

 

[Thornton]

It's based off what engine you have Honda, Briggs etc. see what engine and model do a search for starter. It should have a place on engine already there for starter to bolt up to .

 

[nathon918]

It's based off what engine you have Honda, Briggs etc. see what engine and model do a search for starter. It should have a place on engine already there for starter to bolt up to .

that would work if he used a starter that used 110v AC via extension cord...
but if he wants a real electric start its a bit more involved than just getting a starter, if the engine doesnt have a charging system already then he would also need a stator+voltage regulator, and likely a different flywheel, one with the magnents for the stator, starter switch+solenoid, its a bit more than just slapping a starter on it.
he could also just do the starter without the charging system and just have to charge the battery whenever it dies...

 

[Thornton]

I'm talking 12 volt starter kit

 

[nathon918]

I'm talking 12 volt starter kit

ive never seen a 12v "kit" that includes everything for a complete electric start...
also since its a Briggs if it is recoil start only, then its likely that the flywheel wouldnt even have a ring gear for the starter bendix to engage with.
if this was a tecumseh engine it would probably have a ring gear as they didnt have many variations...

 

[Marine5068]

My two-stage snow thrower has a starter and it doesn't need a battery.
Just plugs in to start.
Is that what you mean?

 

[Thornton]

Read my first sentence based on what engine you have.

 

[dave_dj1]

Or re power it with a 13 hp from HF , they come with electric start and it would probably be the cheapest solution in the long run.

 

[stihly dan]

Can you say lazy? Really, your splitting woold but can't/wont pull a chord? just sayen.

 

[CRThomas]

Trying to find information on how to add an electric start to a 10 hp 34 ton Huskee wood splitter
been to Huskee and they can't help...saw a thread from a Billy Bob about adding an electric start to
his but can't contact him....can anyone help me out?
TIA

I had a 10 HP B and S mower with a starter on it.

 

[tmlkenney]

We did this to our 35 Ton Huskee a few years ago. It had a B&S 12.5 hp engine with recoil. The seals were going bad on the engine (several years old), and it needed an engine swap. For a few reasons, we decided to upgrade it to an electric start. The original didn't have any setup to retrofit a starter. There weren't any teeth on the flywheel, and no setup to mount a starter, etc. We ended up buying an electric start B&S 12.5 (essentially the same engine as the original with an electric start setup) and swapped it out. We mounted a battery box to the front of the engine mount on the splitter and bought a battery, a couple of cables and ended up putting in a key start so we could kid-proof it. The replacement engine didn't come with a gas tank (most don't) and some of the other essential bits were required off of the original engine to make it work properly, so take that into account when/if you buy a replacement engine as those parts may not be compatible or interchangeable across manufacturers. All in all, we dropped about $500 on the conversion, and have been very happy with the results - we're on year four with the new engine and run about 20 cord a year through it. HF may be your best bet for a new one. Otherwise, you could keep an eye out on CL for a used riding mower engine that you could use for the swap.