Proper way to hand crank (handle)

Posted by WeirdDeere on October 09, 2004 at 21:42:15 from (67.129.204.162):

My grandpa recently bought a very nice McCormick Deering W-30. I have hand cranked our Case VAC a few times (along with plenty of flywheel tractors), and I know the basics.

Make sure it's in neutral, timing retarded, choke and throttle positions, etc, put crank at bottom, and pull up 1/4 to 1/2 turn. The tractor does start pretty good, and hopefully even better as I learn what it likes.

But what is the best (safest) way to hold the crank, and does it really matter which hand you use?

Thanks,
Brandon
My Industrial John Deere website
John Deere Diesels
The LaGrange Engine Club

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