does this gril have an electric start? or help in starting charcoal?
570243
Hi Debra, there is no electric start or charcoal start assistance with the grill. Good, old fashioned matches work great :). The grill is very easy to light and has a great set-up where the sides of the grill bars fold over to give access to the charcoal. Personally, I use Matchlight because it's so easy to get the coals going. This is a great grill btw, I'm very happy with my purchase. Would buy it again in a heartbeat.
570244
No it does not. The one that has propane assist to start the charcoal is the performer platinum model.
570245
Get a chimney starter. The best $15 accessory there is. I view the propane assistance as a gimmick that will breakdown eventually.
570246
I strongly invest in buying a Weber (or other) Chimney Starter for $15 to light your charcoal. Two sheets of crumbled newspaper in the bottom (I add a tablespoon of old frying oil to extend the burn time per Alton Brown as insurance), charcoal (lump preferably, the briquettes generate a lot more ash) goes on top, light the newspaper, and 15 minutes later you are ready to go; I've almost never had a failure. Versus paying an extra $50 for the Platinum with its propane starting system, plumbing, buying/replacing propane, ignighters, flashups, plumbing, etc.
570247
No, this model doesn't have electric start. That is the Performer Platinum, I think. As far as help starting charcoal, you can buy a chimney starter for about $15 for assistance with lighting charcoal. That's what I use and it works great.
570248
No, the Gold model does not. The Platinum model does have an LP ignition system, but in my opinion, not worth the added expense.
570249
no electric start another thing to break it is not needed use a charcoal starting can and it works perfectly we love the grill
570250
No elec. start,just buy acharcoal starting can and start cubes,15 to 20 min.your ready to cook. I really like this grill.
1266673
The one I have does not have an ignitor. There is a pilot light between the cannister and the grill that you light.
1980868
Yes. So far my pull start has worked with one pull. Two pulls if the motor is cold. I've seldom used the electric start so far.
171962
It is a one touch igniting grill not cleaning. Just push the button and it lights the charcoal. Great grill
471443
The electric start on mine is powered by plugging in to 120 AC. It's a Animal, but I've been able to pull start it. Not hard to pull, I think the electric start is a good option in case it gets stubborn i.e. bad gas from long term storage. enjoy!
1331014
No. It has a key start or pull start. Make sure you prime the fuel bulb about 30 times to ensure it will start.
574840
No it isn't electric start. But it doesn't need it. We keep ours outside under a tarp during the winter. It takes just one easy pull to start every time. Just make sure there is no water in your gas
102621
I put this engine on a Mackissic chipper, they offer a very similar engine with electric start on their current model of the chipper.B&S; makes many similar engines though, as a previous answer stated it may take more parts than just the starter to convert it.The similar engine with electric start is Model# 15T237-0050-F8 and is on Amazon here for only $303.28Briggs and Stratton 15T237-0050-F8 250cc 11.50 Gross Torque Engine with a 3/4-Inch Diameter by 2-27/64-Inch Length Crankshaft
2053939
Yes, It has recoil start and electric start. I use mine on recoil because I ain't gotta battery for it.
1538278
Yes, it is designed to start if your system has the low voltage wires running to the hose outlet. That is the common type installation. Leo
141590
It does not. It's got all the stuff on the bottom to clean out the charcoal, but not a charcoal lighter :( I think that feature is in the "platinum" models only these days
1825938
yes it has a pull starter as well as electric start it is without a doubt the best pressure washer that I've ever had
1308786
You can get this electric or charcoal. I have the electric model and am satisfied with the performance.
1446058
I don't even try to start mine now. When it does run it is worse than my electric, always has been. This is a real POS, had had other Weed Eater products, but this one now makes me wary. Caveat Emptor.
1408591
Bought one a few months ago and, no, it's not electric start.Starts easily, but the old fashion way. Pull the cord.
680241
Yes, it's not an electric pilot it uses flint spark system. It's similar to a cigarrette lighter.
102619
First, I have two of these engines and because they start soooo easily, never considered an electric start. Second, the starting mechanism (rope pull) is designed for a specific flywheel that I don't believe has an electric starting ring. To convert would be expensive!