My 5KW Honda usually starts with one pull of the rope. I turn the gas off when I’m done, run it dry. I keep ethanol free gas in the tank with stabilizer.

When I need it, I turn the gas on, choke it and pull the rope. This unit is 25 yrs old. Works as good as it ever did. Never been worked on. Not many can follow a Honda with that scenario. They cost more, but they are worth it.

DF