I have a new 500i. Dealer filled fuel, pumped 4 times, started, stalled. Pulled again and continued to run, he checked oiling etc, less than WOT. Brought it home, the same. So far so good.
I've been using the saw, but relatively easy for the first 4 tanks. Did cutting, at less than full throttle, then let saw cool completely etc. Lately, it's been starting hard cold, many pulls, then starts, stalls, repeats about 6 times before it will actually run and take fuel. (Book I believe says "press the manual pump bulb at least eight times"). Today ran saw, got pinched in a medium log and shut off. Freed, re-started and continued cutting a few more pieces, then @ idle, chain continued to move, but it didn't seem like the motor was racing or really above idle. Continued to use saw, chain still moving @idle for about 5 minutes between cuts, then it straightened out for about a full tank.
I've read threads here, but nothing really pertains to this.
So my question...how many times should I be pumping the primer for the first cold start of the day? (Ambient temp has been 70's or so) I've tried 4, 6, 8, and 10..
Thanks to all!
I've been using the saw, but relatively easy for the first 4 tanks. Did cutting, at less than full throttle, then let saw cool completely etc. Lately, it's been starting hard cold, many pulls, then starts, stalls, repeats about 6 times before it will actually run and take fuel. (Book I believe says "press the manual pump bulb at least eight times"). Today ran saw, got pinched in a medium log and shut off. Freed, re-started and continued cutting a few more pieces, then @ idle, chain continued to move, but it didn't seem like the motor was racing or really above idle. Continued to use saw, chain still moving @idle for about 5 minutes between cuts, then it straightened out for about a full tank.
I've read threads here, but nothing really pertains to this.
So my question...how many times should I be pumping the primer for the first cold start of the day? (Ambient temp has been 70's or so) I've tried 4, 6, 8, and 10..
Thanks to all!