>>                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   
   >   
   >Did you wait awhile after turning on the fuel before trying? Wait at least   
   >several minutes.   
   >   
   Hi,   
      
      I did wait a little, but not several minutes.   
      
        IMPORTANT:   
      
      When I bought this generator (new) on Dec 22, 2014,  the   
   temp was around 50 degrees   
      
      Note:  This is a gravity feed (gas tank above engine) system.   
      
      After I filled the gas tank, I opened the fuel valve, and without   
   waiting very long (maybe about 15 seconds),   the generator started with only   
   one pull.   
      
       QUESTION:   
      
       Are you trying to tell me that when it is cold,  it takes a while for the   
   gas to flow down into the carburetor?   Please explain.   
      
                John   
      
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