Starting handle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005623",
  "term": "Starting handle",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A removable crank handle used to manually rotate the crankshaft of an internal combustion engine to start it, particularly in older vehicles or machinery. It engages with a dog clutch on the front of the crankshaft. This method provides an alternative to an electric starter motor, especially when the battery is discharged.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Starterkurbel",
    "es": "manivela de arranque",
    "fr": "manivelle de démarrage"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/starting-handle/"
}