In a message dated 4/10/2006 1:01:37 PM Central Standard Time,
pethier@isd.net writes:
> Do you know how to hold your thumb? If you don't know what
> I mean by that, don't try to hand-crank the engine.
>
There's a whole lot more to it than where you put your thumb. In short, if
you are pushing on the crank it doesn't much matter where your thumb is, if the
engine kicks back you arm will break. Always pull the handle. That way, if
the engine kicks back it will pull the handle out of your hands. A far better
situation.
Dave
TR3 (hand started many times)
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