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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gone_fishin" data-source="post: 48890">hi try.i have only 2 nights of observation to work with, but here's what i've figured out up to now...yes, the needle & seat could be more precise, i agree that what your hard start is all about is you're flushing the carb & intake of that drainage that seems to get past the seat. even when already hot, i've found that if i forget to turn off the fuel, i'm gonna have to pedal that excess away. when cold, choking's only gonna make it worse 'til it's all gone...you'll hear the difference, then reach down & choke it for a cold start.2 things to look at: first, make absolutely certain when you adjust the cable housing tension on top of the carb that you haven't applied any pull to the needle itself. second, the throttle doesn't return fully very well on it's own, when you've shut down for the night, twist the throttle & make sure it's fully closed.</blockquote>

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