Yeah, this is a real head scratcher because, if you have a "stomp starter" the starter gear is engaged with the flywheel "mechanically" by the lever on the starter pushing the gear forward on its shaft to engage the flywheel. The switch that sends voltage to the starter motor isn't "made" until the lever has moved forward to engage it and has by that time already engaged with the flywheel. Could you take a picture of your starter and post it so we can "see" what you have? Thanks.
