The magneto is located at the front of the motor on the admission side, and is driven by a shaft which is rotated by a gear enclosed in the timing gear housing and meshing with the admission cam-shaft gear. The shaft is provided with a flexible coupling enabling the magneto to be removed and replaced conveniently. The magneto is of the best quality possible to buy and is the type recommended by the makers for use on the Locomobile.

Starting the motor is accomplished by slow cranking on the battery current or, if the cylinders contain gas, by pressing a push button located in the center of the switch plate. It is possible to start directly on the magneto if through any cause the battery current should be very weak. When starting the motor from the seat, or by cranking by means of battery current, a high-speed vibrator may be locked in position. The lock is released when running on the battery and an absolutely synchronous single contact spark is produced. There is a complete absence of lag under these conditions, and the engine can therefore develop high efficiency on the battery.

The coil is simple, contained in a neat casing that is passed horizontally through the dash. The switch end of the coil is flush with the dashboard. The switch is incorporated in the coil and the switch handle and push button, for self starting, form the portion of the coil seen on the dashboard. No bulky coil box.

A lock and key on the coil enables the operator to lock the switch in the “off” position, thus preventing the unauthorized use of the car. It also makes it unlikely that the switch will be left thrown on the battery when the motor is stopped; it tends to minimize the chance of discharging the battery through carelessness or accident.

The wiring is simplified and neatly arranged, and of the best quality. The leads from the magneto to the spark plugs are carried along the motor in yi ebonized container.

The dual character of the system deserves special notice. The distributor and the plugs are the only parts common to both battery and magneto systems. Many of the so called “dual” systems use the same circuit breaker and other parts for both systems.

Simplicity of the system is evidenced by the fact that there is one switch, one contact breaker and one distributor. No external connections between the switch and the coil.

The storage battery is the best quality and is carried in an enameled metal case. Three cells are used, connected in series, delivering six volts and discharging uniformly either for motor ignition or for providing current for the electric light bulbs in the side lamps and rear lamps.
The spark plugs are of the best quality and are specially selected with the purpose of securing steady firing at all motor speeds.