My grandfathers old D4 Dozer originally built in the late 40's/early 50's had two starter motors. The first (electric) started the diesel starter which was used to turn over the main engine. Took a few minutes with that to work the oil around before the ignition was finally kicked in. The diesel starter was a deafening beast too - ended up ripping a muffler off an old wrecked Torana and installing it. Either that or blow the eardrums since the exhaust was only a few feet from the operator!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Torana
I vaguely recall seeing (could be wrong) provision for a starter crank as well but never saw it used. Hope it was for the smaller motor!
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If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
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