Hi Bill,
I got a battery, filled the tank, checked a spark and then spent an exhausting afternoon kick starting it until it finally fired up. It ran evenly but I switched it off after a minute when smoke started coming out of the exhaust 'manifold' (an oily smell so maybe just burning it off) and the pipes got very hot. Not sure if that is normal but I didn't want to take any chances. Tomorrow I will re-check oil levels etc before trying again. So far all good and thought I would let you know.
Cheers
Paul
I got a battery, filled the tank, checked a spark and then spent an exhausting afternoon kick starting it until it finally fired up. It ran evenly but I switched it off after a minute when smoke started coming out of the exhaust 'manifold' (an oily smell so maybe just burning it off) and the pipes got very hot. Not sure if that is normal but I didn't want to take any chances. Tomorrow I will re-check oil levels etc before trying again. So far all good and thought I would let you know.
Cheers
Paul