What does cranking mean?
Cranking means present participle and gerund of crank.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
present participle and gerund of crank.
The engine temperature warning lamp should illuminate when the starter button is depressed. Do not depress Engine Start button for more than 15 seconds with two minute intervals between crankings.
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Cranking means present participle and gerund of crank.
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The engine temperature warning lamp should illuminate when the starter button is depressed. Do not depress Engine Start button for more than 15 seconds with two minute intervals between crankings.
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