SureStart S40
The SureStart S40 Spring Starter is suitable for diesel engines up to 7.8 litres (476 cubic inches) and is available as a clockwise model. Smaller engines can be started using S20 or S30 spring starters. S50, S60 and S70 spring starters are available for larger engines.
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- The SureStart S40 Spring Starter is suitable for diesel engines up to 7.8 litres (476 cubic inches).
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- The S40 Spring Starter serves engines which have a slightly larger capacity than the S20 starter can handle.
The SureStart S40 Spring Starter serves engines which have a slightly larger capacity than the S30 starter can handle or engines that need low temperature starting.
The S40 Spring Starter is used in many applications including Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit, Man, Perkins, Scania and Volvo.
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SureStart S40 Specifications
| Rotation | S40C: clockwise |
| Mounting | Flange-mounted SAE 1; SAE 2; SAE 3; SAE 4 |
| Engine capacity | 1.3 litres (79.3 cubic inches) per cylinder; 6 cylinders maximum |
| Pinion type | 11 to 13 teeth 10/12 F/stub 11 to 13 teeth 8/10 F/stub 11 teeth 6/8 F/stub 9 to 13 teeth Mod 3 10 to 13 teeth Mod 3 |
| Pinion to flange face | 20mm, 28mm, 47mm and other variations. |
| Maximum torque at the pinion | 126 Nm (93 ft/lb) |
| Maximum winding handle torque | 81 Nm (60 ft/lb) |
| Winding handle position | Variable in 8.5-degree increments |
| Turns to fully wind | 2.0 turns to engage 11.5 turns to fully charge |
| Weight | 18 kg (39.7 lb) |
| Cold start | Starting aid below 5 degrees Celsius |
| Finish | Standard finish: zinc-plated body and housing; body painted with a further coat of primer and topcoat. |
