Manual starters are simple, user-operated devices that control motor operation through a button or rotary knob. These starters feature mechanical linkages that open or close contacts to start or stop the motor.

• Safe and economical operation
• Compact design suitable for diverse applications
• Built-in overload protection for motor safety
• Available with various enclosure options
• Cost-effective initial investment

When the engine is activated (via start button or key), an electrical signal is sent to the starter solenoid. This component transfers power from the battery to the starter motor, which then engages the vehicle's flywheel through a gear system (starter drive or Bendix).

The starter motor cranks the engine to initiate combustion in petrol and diesel vehicles. Once the engine is running, the mechanism disengages the starter motor from the flywheel as the engine no longer requires the electrical spark.