On Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 2:07:05 PM UTC-5, Webs...@gmx.com wrote:   
   > On Saturday, 24 January 2015 10:36:12 UTC-4, hubops  wrote:   
   > > >Hi,   
   > > >    I bought a new Champion 3000 watt generator (model 46595) at Lowes on   
   > > > Dec 22 2014.  After I filled with gasoline and added the oil,  I was   
   able to   
   > > >start the generator with just one pull of the cord.  Note:  I keep the   
   > > >generator in the shed, and the temperature was very mild, around 50   
   degrees.   
   > > >    I ran the generator for 1 hour, and followed the procedure in the   
   > > >instructions manual for shutting it down (close the fuel valve and let the   
   > > >generator run until it stops).  Note: I also bought Stabil and added the   
   > > >proper dose to the gas tank (3.8 capacity).   
   > > >     Exactly one month later,  I went to the shed and moved the generator   
   to   
   > > >the same location, which is level,  where I ran it the first time.   
   > > >Note: No load on generator.  The temperature was about 34 degrees.   
   > > >I had to pull several times before I was able to get the generator to   
   start.   
   > > >Note: I know about putting the choke in the proper position and turning on   
   > > >the ignition switch.   
   > > >     Due to the location of the pull cord, I have to kneel and pull the   
   > > >cord sideways (awkward).  I am thinking about adding a pulley for the   
   cord so   
   > > >I can stand up to pull the cord.  This will allow me greater pulling   
   thrust   
   > > >(like my lawn mower).   
   > > >      Has anyone else have this same experience?   
   > > >        Thank You in advance,  John   
   > >    
   > >    
   > >   Try this  -   for fuel priming  -   
   > >  1. open fuel valve   
   > >  2. choke on   
   > >  3. engine switch  off   
   > >  4. give it two  half-hearted pulls   
   > >  5. engine switch on   
   > >  6. count to twenty   
   > >  7. one   good   pull   
   > >   don't forget  choke off  ! after it starts..   
   > > This sometimes works for finicky old 2-strokes as well.   
   > >    John T.   
   > >    
   > >    
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   > I think you have provided me with the solution to my annoying problem with   
   my Champion Genny.  Was struggling with it today(cooler weather) discovered   
   your post and tried it.  Bang it started first pull.  The switch off is the   
   core of this technique I    
   believe.  Plug is firing twice and gas doesn't have time to accumulate and   
   vaporize with the switch on from the get go would be my guess.  Can't wait   
   until tomorrow to try it (supposed to be colder).   
      
   Yep!   
   This Champion only started first pull when I bought it in summer. Once it got   
   colder in fall cud never get it going. After trying it a few more times   
   throughout fall and into winter, same thing except for one time took spark   
   plug out, poured in a little    
   gas, and second effort like this, she went. But I didnt want to do that every   
   time. Saw the John T post and tried it (seemed logical) and no problems now.   
   Switch off for 2 pulls and waiting 20 seconds after switch on and then 3rd   
   pull works!   
      
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