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Got it. I will try to give her a test run tomorrow afternoon and follow your instructions. I've had the unit for a couple years now and it never did this before. I only test run it once every 3 months for about 30 minutes. Thanks again!
Speddmon,
Thank you sir. I probably was at or near idle when I attempted to flash...remember that was my SOP for starting the unit. I will see what happens on the next test run in 3 months and then adjust the lock-out switch as suggested. By the way, oil pressure built within seconds with...
Speddmon,
Thanks. I looked my paper copy of the manual (-12) and read it again thoroughly. I still couldn't find where it says not to idle it. My version is dated 1977. I won't do that anymore! As far as moving the selector back to start while running, I tried that the first time and it...
Doghead, You're absolutely right. I have the TMs, just never remember seeing that. I'm not the smartest tack in the box--as they say. I will look again. You learn every day!
Speddmon et al.,
Don't want to hijack the thread, but I was unaware not to idle the unit. I've been starting mine with the throttle all the way in (idle), then bringing it up to 60 Hz. Then I drop it back to idle and shut it down. Please school me here, what is correct? Also, on my test run...
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