[Public-List] Hand cranking an Atomic 4

[Gail DeMoss]

  I think safety instructions would be most welcome.  Please.  I have 
never used a hand crank on an engine and I would probably break an arm 
if I tried.

Thanks

On 9/15/10 2:24 PM, Rod Symmes wrote:
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> Hi All;
>          Thanks to Gord for info on a good emergency option.  It is good to know that the Atomic 4 is easy to start with a crank.
> I think it would be a good thing if we all had a crank available BUT  I have concern about someone getting injured because they have no knowledge of the correct way to hand crank an engine.
> Hand cranking is one of those procedures that is fairly safe if done correctly  .... and can lead to serious injury if done incorrectly.
> Is everyone on the list contemplating a hand crank an Old Fart like me who has experience from their youth with "cranky" old tractors  or should I write up a few safety instructions as taught to me by my dear-old-Dad ?
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> Cheers,   Rod
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