Starting and 'backfire'

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Dadbob
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Starting and 'backfire'

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Having problems at the moment starting the VTR on a morning. Know it's cold, but not that cold. It 'backfires' too.

Damp maybe? Or something more worrying?
Take it easy...but keep taking it!
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Dadbob
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I really SHOULD read other posts first.....

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Seems Tempest has a similar problem starting and advice already given. Ho-hum.....
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VeetyR
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Post by VeetyR »

I have this prob too...makes a decidedly loud bang at 6am in the morn if i dont get the start right.

I found the best way is to prod the starter so it turns once or twice.....then pull the choke out half way and press the starter. bingo start no probs and without the backfire. :)
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VTRbob
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Post by VTRbob »

same here, no choke at all in summer & only quarter choke in winter, if i give it more choke it wont fire, just pumps loads of gas in then backfires, try playing with choke positions first cos its free :D
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