Neil Bymouth wrote: Tue Dec 16, 2025 10:36 am Daft question maybe but I'll ask it anyway.
Is the choke flap working correctly and closing fully?

Turns out not daft at all... Found the choke cable had a bit of a bend near the carb, so wasn't fully pulling through. Has started first hit since I've straightened it. Cheers!

Thought I'd start early before the crowds get here..
After it's stood for a few days, my 2.25 petrol takes a bit of cranking before it fires up, then runs fine and will start on the first turn. Feels like it's not getting fuel until pumped through? Is there a non-return valve in the pump, or other ...