Survey: type 44 break down frequency : Push start

[Ben Swann]

[Hi Ero,
After reading your letter, I can't conclude whether type 44 (5KTQ) can or
cannot be push started. My battery is acting up lately, so it would be good
to know.
Thanks,
Efraim Gavrilovich
1988 5KTQ 345,000km (218K mi), 1.8 Bar
1990 90 124,000km (77K mi)
Vancouver, Canada]

If the battery has enough charge to run low amp appliances, but not enough to turn the motor over, then you should be able to push start.

I think third gear is the one to use.  Probably not a good idea to use reverse.

Ben