Hi grnkpn89,

Firstly welcome to "The ODK Forum".

Being a Model 45 owner you're certainly in good hands here that's for sure.

You have the throttle mounted up on the handle bar and thus if I recall correctly this engine would be an auto choke version thus no controls on the power plant itself but at your finger tips.

All you should be doing is placing the throttle control to full and pull the starter. As soon as it starts ease back the lever and all should be fine.

Cheers,
BB.

I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.