HOW TO CRANK.
It is seldom necessary nowadays to crank a motor vehicle. Should it be necessary, however, to do so, the safest and best way is as follows: — Pull the hand brake on, set the gears in neutral, retard the spark, and open the hand throttle slightly. Then take a firm stance in front of the car in such a position that the arm can get a fairly straight putt upward on the crank, while the body and chin are clear of its swing should a backfire occur. Hold the handle so that the thumb is on the same side of the handle as the back of the hand. Pull the crank up smartly," allowing the leg muscles to take most of the strain. Finish the movement with a jerk, and release the handle. Pushing downwards is dangerous and is seldom as effective.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 214, 10 September 1935, Page 16
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144HOW TO CRANK. Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 214, 10 September 1935, Page 16
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