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   >Have you checked the plug gap?   
   >Also check the choke to see if it is closing enough.   
   >   
   >CHeers   
      
   Hi,   
      
        After my last post,  I removed the spark plug and checked   
   the gap.  It was .032 inch.  The instructions manual specifies ".028 - .031".   
   I adjusted the gap to .030 inch.   
      
         I also checked the choke after I removed the air filter.  It is closed   
   with the "choke" position of the lever,  and it is open with the "Run"   
   position of the lever.   
      
         I also thought about buying starter ether (spray can), but I   
   have to remove the air filter cover and the "foam" air filter in   
   order to spray the ether into the engine via the open choke   
   port.   
      
         Later this week, I plan on trying to start the cold generator.   
   I don't have high hopes that the spark plug gap adjustment is   
   going to make a big difference, but I hope I am wrong.   
      
         BTW:   
      
        Brian (Champion support) said I could pull on the recoil starter   
   rope up to 3 times with the lever in "choke" (closed) position,  but not to do   
   it more than 3 times due to flooding the engine.   
      
          Thanks for your suggestions,  John   
      
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