22-04-2019, 09:17 PM
Took the mag engined Chummy to the pub. Nothing unusual.
Came out, eventually, went to start it on the handle after tickling the carb.
Throttle set to marginally open.
A half hearted cough from the engine telling me that no matter what, it’s not going to start on the handle.
Hey ho, went to use the self starter - zilch. Uh? I only charged the battery a couple of days ago. Battery almost flat. The cackling locals gathered to give a push start.
I thought, maybe the engine is flooded. Set hand throttle to full, swung the handle angrily and blow me it fired straight up. Quick rush round to bring the hand throttle down.
I am astonished it started by hand on full throttle.
New battery ordered from Tanya now.
Roly
Came out, eventually, went to start it on the handle after tickling the carb.
Throttle set to marginally open.
A half hearted cough from the engine telling me that no matter what, it’s not going to start on the handle.
Hey ho, went to use the self starter - zilch. Uh? I only charged the battery a couple of days ago. Battery almost flat. The cackling locals gathered to give a push start.
I thought, maybe the engine is flooded. Set hand throttle to full, swung the handle angrily and blow me it fired straight up. Quick rush round to bring the hand throttle down.
I am astonished it started by hand on full throttle.
New battery ordered from Tanya now.
Roly
1931 RN, 1933 APD