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Written by Paul Pavlinovich   
Tuesday, 06 October 2009 17:25
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  1. 1. Turn all grease cups, oil lubrication points.
  2. Hold intake valve open and rotate engine just past top dead center on the compression stroke.
  3. Turn on fuel and ignition switch.
  4. Slide roller for exhaust valve to the rear for compression release mode.
  5. Place right hand on the flywheel spoke in the 3 o'clock position, palm down.
  6. Rotate flywheel two complete revolutions and engine should be running, if not pull exhaust roller back to the release position and complete the cycle again.
  7. If it is still not running ( usually only when the engine is cold), turn off the fuel and rotate a couple more times while in the compression release mode. When it fires, let it fire twice then turn on the fuel and adjust speed.
  8. Step back and smile widely, enjoy.