Pete C. wrote:

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I have a number of 2-stroke items including a trimmer and I don't have
hard start problems, the key being that they are pro grade units, I
maintain them and I always use stabil in my fuel supply.

Oddly enough, it is my larger 4-stroke items that give me the most
grief, however pulling the carb off and running it through my ultrasonic
cleaner with Simple Green solution followed by a blow dry with
compressed air resolves most issues for quite a while.

That's a great answer for you and me.

Not a good answer for my friend who dislikes the
thought of using any gas-powered tool.

Thanks!

--Winston