Engaged Starter when Tractor was running.. Aghh!

[kuboman]

Wouldn't be concerned. Just if you do it again make sure you shut the engine off and then restart just to make sure the starter gear did not jam on the ring gear. Restarting just makes sure everything is free.

 

[TripleR]

If doing that was a big deal most of us including me would b walking.:laughing:

 

[lilranch2001]

Yeah, I do not know how many times I have airheaded out and hit the switch with an engine running throughout my life, but I know it is more than 1 for each of the years of my life

 

[Shawk]

It happens, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

+1
One time shouldn't be the end all...

 

[k0ua]

I have done that several times throughout life.. but I have noticed on many newer cars and trucks it is impossible to do. When you turn the key it sends a signal to the computer to start the engine, You are not actually engaging the bendix. You can just bump the key and it will cycle the starter for what is required to start the engine.. Also if you turn the key to start after the engine is running, nothing happens, as the computer is "smarter than the operator" and will not attempt to engage the bendix. Our old 2006 chevy impalla was like that as well as my 2010 Silverado and our 2013 Chrysler. Not more grinding!

James K0UA

 

[dragoneggs]

Hasn't everyone done this a few times? :confused2:

 

[chopped]

:thumbsup: I havent with the tractor or maybe I forgot if I had. Anyways I am going to go out and do it now.. :laughing::laughing::laughing:
I have a GMC truck that lost a tooth on the flywheel.. I planned to just rebuild the starter if it ever gave me a problem.(I have a bucket of spare used starters) But It held up for many years. Just sounds a bit odd as it spins over. A slight clicking sound.even then not worth the tear down for another flywheel.(which i have) Good point however about it possibly remaining engaged after the fact. But Im sure you would hear the difference if it did..

 

[murphy1244]

Must be one quiet machine.

 

[LD1]

BTDT too. Dont worry bout it:thumbsup:

 

[samhudson3]

Dang, thought I'd done all the stoopid stuff possible, somehow missed this one. Thanks for the post, reminds us how human we are...