Starting a Howard Gem with a Sachs diesel 2 stroke

Cold starting is pretty straightforward with the right procedure. Needs a new throttle cable really and the exhaust welding up. Its quite happy to run all day long though.
If weather is cold or its being awkward then a very small squirt of easy start in where the can help but I personally don't like the stuff.
Smoke is mainly due to the oldish 2 stroke oil in the forward tank. A more modern oil is less smokey. That said though, once it has fully warmed up its fine.
We don't usually turn either fuel or oil off at their respective taps because if they are forgotten to be turned on then the systems would need to be bled out to remove the air.
Oh and when cranking, keep your thumb over the top of the handle along with your fingers. If the machine was to kick back it saves the possibility of a broken thumb. I can't even recall the Gem ever kicking back but for safety's sake.....
Have fun.

Видео Starting a Howard Gem with a Sachs diesel 2 stroke канала Chris Webb