Hi LK,
Starting procedure for a Kirby is rather straight forward.
Firstly ensure that the primary clutch is disengaged thus the drive train is placing no load on the engine.
Flick the choke lever (in front of the Air Cleaner) around to its fullest position, eg. pointing towards the engine.
Move the throttle to between a third to halfway and then give the pull start a sharp action, as soon as it wants to fire be ready to flick the choke off and from there it should run and settle rather quickly. When you are ready to engage the drive and cutter flick the clutch lever back into the upright engaged position.
As previously mentioned those rope starters have a bit of a knack to them when it comes to reloading new rope and to have the correct tension. It's a bit hard to sit and try and explain in just words so I'll open the hand of friendship and offer to show you how its done if you want ?
Cheers,
BB.
