Kevin, I've been running large Mokis for years and they are really easy to hand start if you use the right technique.

First off, never EVER flip a large Moki over like you would a 40 - 60 glow engine if you want to keep all your fingers attached!

These engine like to start wet, so make sure to squirt a little fuel into the carb for the first start of the day.

Now turn the engine over a few times with NO CURRENT ATTACHED TO GLOW PLUG.

The "secret" to starting these engines is to back flip them. This does NOT mean you will simply flip it OVER in the opposite direction of rotation. Never EVER try to flip a large glow engine THROUGH compression.

The proper back flipping technique means you BOUNCE the engine off the compression. Picture this: as the engine is flipped clockwise TOWARDS compression, it will fire and bounce back in the "right" direction (counter clockwise). If the engine is properly primed, bouncing it OFF compression clockwise will usually get it running in 1 or 2 tries. Remember not EVER to flip it THROUGH compression, because the kick back can be vicious - you are only bouncing it off compression.

It really helps to have the prop set so that it comes on to compression (clockwise) at around the 5 o'clock position. Use a heavy glove or chicken stick until you get the hang of it.

Hope this helps.