I use one of those old 240 volt Makita teck screw guns to start my Victas. I use it because it has more torque than my DeWalt pistol drill which really strained. I use one of those 1/2" drive adapters to fit the socket. I refer to it as my "electric starter" my Mrs. thinks I'm a nutter. And yes. It really wears thin walking 200 meters back to the house when you stall the old Talon in 4' grass several times.