Which part is rotated by self-starter while starting a diesel engine?

  1. Crankshaft
  2. Flywheel
  3. Camshaft
  4. Vibration damper

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Option 2 : Flywheel
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The starting system is used to start the engine. When the starter switch is pressed/turned, current flows to the started motor from the battery and the starter motor’s shaft rotates. A drive pinion is connected to the starter motor shaft. The drive pinion turns the engine flywheel till the engine starts.
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