We use genuine Honda engines on machines we build, we take the key start box off and just extend the wiring to move it to a more convenient location.
Thanks Mark. I'm sure the clones will work more or less the same way. Do you extend the choke as well?
I presume you have a 12 volt battery somewhere.
Does the engine keep the battery charged?
All I know is that a car has a starter motor and a separate alternator for the battery. How does that compare with the electric start engines?
This is all basic stuff for people who have been around engines for a while, but my engines mainly run on steam!