One padded glove on a quick hand ! Follow the instructions and you should have no problem with hand starting. Some ignition units want you to ,after you prime it, cut the switch on and pull the prop thru one time to rest the timing for starting. BE SURE you hold on to the prop very well if you need to do this. Of course you may already be accustom to propping a big engine ,but if not make sure you are restraining the aircraft VERY well. There are IDIOTS out there that start an engine without a glove,but then they are just that.