Ign on fuel on choke on, 3 or 4 goes on the starter throttle just cracked open then it will start immediately push the choke in ride off
engine will not idle until hot.
Warm start first touch on the button will not idle until hot, suggestions please?
Cold starting
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Re: Cold starting
Try a turn out on the pilot screw.
Doh just realised this is from last year and probably sorted.
Doh just realised this is from last year and probably sorted.