Why step on the clutch to ignite?
1. It can cut off the power and prevent the car from escaping
If we accidentally hang the gear in 3rd and 2nd gear when starting the ignition, and there is no foot on the clutch, then the car will suddenly rush out, which is very dangerous.
In vehicle operation, the driver needs to press or release the clutch pedal to temporarily separate and gradually engage the engine from the transmission to cut off or transfer the power input from the engine to the transmission.
Therefore, stepping on the clutch is to cut off the power and prevent the car from escaping.
2. It can reduce the load of starter and battery
If you do not step on the clutch and the gear is set in the neutral position to ignite, the load of the starter (commonly known as the motor) will be slightly larger, because the power is in the on state, it not only drives the engine when starting, but also drives the input shaft of the gearbox, and there is a certain resistance inside the gearbox when running.
In the long run, it will more or less affect the life of the motor (starter).
The resistance increases, and the starting motor is powered by the battery, and every time the starting load increases, more battery power is consumed, and the battery power is also limited.
Therefore, by pressing the clutch ignition, the load on the starter and battery can be reduced.
3. Most models must step on the clutch to start
Now many manual transmission models are equipped with a clutch safety switch, only when the clutch pedal is pressed to the end, this switch will be fully triggered, the ignition system can be activated, the key is screwed down, or the ignition switch is pressed, and the starting motor will start working.
Due to the existence of this switch, many cars must press the clutch when starting, safety considerations.
Here Watani particularly emphasizes that some older models do not have this switch, and this model must pay more attention when starting to ensure that it starts when the clutch is pressed.
In general, stepping on the clutch ignition can reduce the load of the starting motor and battery, and also prevent some operating errors caused by things, so it is a better and safer choice for the car than neutral ignition.
In order to let all friends better understand the above content, Watani will briefly talk to you about how the power of the car is transmitted, I hope it will help you!
How is power transmitted?
The power output by the engine is to reach the drive wheels through a series of power transmission devices.
The power transmission mechanism between the engine and the driving wheels, called the drive train of the car, is mainly composed of clutch, transmission, transmission shaft, main reducer, differential and half shaft.
The power output by the engine first passes through the clutch, and after the transmission changes torque and speed, the power is transmitted to the main reducer through the transmission shaft, and the power is transmitted to the drive wheels through the differential and half shaft after Z.