Starting Without Using the Choke (Recommended after the engine is well
broken-in.) Temperature: 60°F (15°C) or higher.
1. Set the throttle at idle.
2. Turn the ignition OFF.
3. Slowly turn the propeller by hand about 20 times (depending on
the temperature).
4. Turn the ignition ON and rapidly flip the prop several times. (Repeat steps
1-3 above if the engine will not start.)
If the engine still does not start, check for the following:
1. Flooding: Rotate the propeller rapidly with the throttle fully opened.
2. If the engine is dry, you can put 5 to 6 drops of fuel directly into the car-
buretor opening.
If you can’t tell whether the engine is flooded or dry, you can check by
the following method:
1. Remove the spark plug. If the plug is wet with gasoline, the engine is
flooded. Let the engine rest a few minutes, replace the spark plug and try
starting again.
2. If the spark plug is dry, put 3 to 4 drops of fuel directly into the cylinder.
Replace the plug and try starting again.
Ignition problems:
Remove the spark plug, but leave the ignition lead connected. Let the base
of the plug contact the cylinder head. Rotate rapidly and check for a spark.
The engine must turn at 500 rpm or more. Try it in dark room. A dirty plug
will not spark. If there is no spark, replace or clean the plug. If the gap
between the electrode and the center post is too large, there will be no
spark. The gap should be about 0.030”. Use a commercial spark plug gap-
ping tool to check this.
We recommend that you use an electric starter until you get used to how this
engine handles.
