>     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.   
   >   
                   UPDATE:   
      
        Today (02-12-15), I went to the shed (temp 33 degrees F.) where   
   generator is located.   
      
        Even with the choke closed for 3 pulls, the engine gave no   
   sign of trying to start, not even a "sputter".   I kept the choke   
   closed for a couple more pulls, nothing.  I open the choke a little   
   then tried again, nothing.   I closed the choke and tried again,   
   nothing.   
      
        I couldn't smell any gas fumes which is usually a sign of a   
   flooded engine(?),  but since it is cold, maybe fumes don't happen   
   as quick?   
      
        After a small waiting period,  incase the engine is flooded,   
   I was finally able to get the engine to start.   Note: I am trying   
   to learn a procedure for starting this when it is cold.   
      
          Cold Starting Procedure so far (subject to change):   
      
        Pull (recoil start) 5 to 7 pulls with choke completely   
   closed.  Wait about 3 to 5 minutes, then try again.   
      
        If anyone has a better procedure, please let me know.   
      
           Thank You in advance,  John   
      
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