Abeness <news@nada.x> wrote in news:W_adnb3-bK0TuarfRVn-tA@rcn.net:

> TeGGer® wrote:
>> No, you can turn the ignition on first, then do the push thing. As
>> Mista Bone says, use 2nd gear.
>
> Why 2nd? I assume it has to do with gear ratios or something, but it
> would be nice to know something a tad more specific.



The gearing makes it easier for the wheels to turn the engine.


>
> Also, would reverse work all right, if, say, one were stuck facing
> forward on an uphill (as I am on my block)?
>


First or reverse will work too.


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