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Just the boat from dad has maybe about 20 hrs max on the motor.
It is hard to start when cold.
I prime the bulb, push the choke, and crank and crank and crank.
I end up having to hold the throttle wide open before it will start. If I don't let it idle high for a few seconds it will stumble and...