hi bruce regarding the choke it is fully closed in the starting position, but it requires four or five pulls on the starter cord or more when it is cold.As i have had bypass surgery a while ago it is very hard on the rib cage. I would like it to start like a victa ie first pull, I guess if i wanted a easy starting mower should have bought one with a primer. When i prime it with a syringe,with about five ml of fuel into the carby ventury it starts first pull every time and runs well with good top end and a smooth low idle.thks rgds graham
