also while looking at the carb, i seen the vent on the top off the tank. looked clean as a whistle. and would asume that would release the pressure in the tank while sitting.
I still wonder if it was the way i was holding the saw to start it???? nearly vertical,, was it just gravity flooding the cylinder? started on second pull today and ran perfect.
Sir, clean out your ears (or eyes). The tank vent is a one way valve. It lets pressure build in the tank but not vacuum. Think about this if you can get a grasp of it.