On 7 Feb 2007 07:48:10 -0800, wrote:
Here's how I start mine:

Throttle 1/3 to 1/2.
Half choke
8-10 pumps on the fuel bulb
1 pull

It sputters and sometimes needs a couple of extra pumps on the fuel
bulb, but that is perfectly normal for a carbureted engine with a
gravity-fed fuel supply. After a few seconds it clears out and runs
like a top.

Thanks. I will try both yours and Seth's settings tonight.

You've been spoiled by electronic fuel injection that takes care of
all of the choking and priming for you automatically.

That, and by some diesel engines also...

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