magneto

• Pequeño generador eléctrico con un imán permanente que produce corriente alterna y, mediante una bobina secundaria, genera alto voltaje para crear la chispa en las bujías de motores de gasolina, usado típicamente en motores pequeños o sistemas de encendido antiguos.

A small dynamo with a secondary winding that generates high voltage to produce a spark across the spark plug electrodes in a gasoline engine, used typically in small engines or older ignition systems.

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   A small electrical generator that uses permanent magnets to produce high-voltage pulses for the spark plugs in some internal combustion engines, especially in small engines or older vehicles.

   Magneto de encendido

   • The mechanic checked the magneto to ensure the lawnmower would start.
   • In many vintage aircraft, the engine relies on a dual magneto system for redundancy.
   • A faulty magneto can cause the engine to misfire or fail to start.