Originally Posted by
halfspeed
... if you forget which way to turn the wrench to remove pedals try this: Move the crank to the three o'clock position. Apply the wrench to the flats on the pedal spindle so the wrench extends above the crank arm at an acute angle then squeeze the wrench and the crank together. It works on both sides.
Isn't it the 9 o'clock position on the left side? I think it is easier to remember that the left-hand pedal has a left-hand thread.