What's"kick over"?

"Kick over" can have a few different meanings depending on the context:

1. To accidentally knock something over with your foot or leg.
2. To start a motorcycle or other engine by forcefully kicking the starter mechanism.
3. To overthrow or disrupt a system or organization, typically in a forceful or sudden manner.

Meaning:

"Kick over" is a term used in mechanics and refers to the process of rotating an engine manually, typically using a kickstarter lever, to start the engine.

Usage:

- "The lawnmower wouldn't start, so I had to kick it over."
- "The motorcycle had been sitting for too long, so I had to kick it over a few times to get it running."
- "The generator wouldn't kick over because the battery was dead."

Additional Information:

- Kickstarting is typically used on small engines, such as those found on lawnmowers, motorcycles, and generators.
- Kickstarting requires the user to apply force to the kickstarter lever with their foot.
- The kickstarter lever engages with a gear mechanism that turns the engine's crankshaft.
- Kickstarting can be difficult, especially for larger engines or if the engine has not been run for an extended period of time.