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Good question Bill.
I=99ve been using ATV batteries from a farm and home store in
Rochester, MN. Mine is a =9CMagna Power 12N12A-4A-1FP=9D
model. It=99s 5.6 x. 6 x 3 in size. It=99s rated at 113
CCA =93 rather low.
I usually fly with them for 2 years then replace them. I use a small
trickle charger during the flying season. I give the 582 (gray) a
couple of shots from the primer, then hand-spin the prop a couple of
turns (but not really necessary) before starting it.
I=99ve used auto fuel exclusively. There are 2 locations in
Rochester each with a pump of high octane non-ethanol. It=99s for
chain saws lawn movers, old outboards, old muscle cars and such. I
always test for the presence of ethanol.
Joe Connell
Kitfox II w/ 582 greyhead N65JK
Time: 10:33:16 AM PST US
Subject: Kitfox-List: batteries and electrical
From: "malpass" <malpass-architect@att.net>
For years now I have been starting my rotax 582 with a typical lawn
mower type
battery which is about 3 1/2" x 6" x 6" high, and I get about a year and
half
to 2 years out of them. They are cheap ($35) but dont last long. Just
recently
I sent my 582 off to be zero timed. Engine runs good and has kick-ass
compression.
So good of compression that the battery now has a little problem
initially
turning over the engine, but it does though, but delays somewhat every
start. These mower batteries are in the range of about 175 cold crank
amps, (I
think). So I just bought a new wet cell battery which is advertised as a
multipurpose
type recreational battery used for motorcycles, jet skis, lawn mowers,
ATV's etc. I looked up the charateristics and it has 275 cold crank
amps.
Now my question is: is there some amp limit for the rotax starter,
wiring ,
solenoid, with battery power that I should be concerned about? I have
hesitated
in trying to crank it up yet as I got concerned after the fact. I want
to
get my comfort level up a bit, as I dont want to mess up a starter.
Thanks for any help with my 582 on a kitfox III turning a Ivo prop, with
fiberglass
fuel tanks, and yes, I run av-gas with no corn!
Bill Malpass
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kitfox III w/ 582 greyhead
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