Originally Posted by
JoeyTheRocket
Stopping the fly wheel with a shoe is the best, it has no effect on the motor except stopping it.
Finger over a hot pipe??? not good
Cutting the fuel to the motor, is cutting the lubrication off & kills plugs.... not good
Finger over the carb, kills the plug & dirt can get in easier.... not good
Dare I mention not to stop a runaway motor with your thumb?