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Rog, turn the wheel slowly until it reaches maximum compression or top dead center.
Then push the exhaust valve open with a finger on the rocker arm to relieve compression all while holding the wheel position steady.
Make sure the needle valve is open about 5/8 of a turn (these are thirstier than the M90).
Place your finger over the air intake and rotate the wheel 1/2 turn to bottom dead center to draw in fuel.
then remove your finger, wind the wheel clockwise until you are coming up on compression again.
Now grip it firmly and give a a good spin through compression. It should start after a couple turns.


Gil