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Old 08-31-2010, 03:14 PM   #18 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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Originally Posted by bestclimb View Post
I have a "hesitation" on restart when down below 2 gallons left. I have to bumpstart and let the engine stabilize a bit longer before I can let the clutch out and pulse again. If I bumpstart then let the clutch out right away the engine will die for an instant.
Exactly the same thing I have. It takes mine about 10 seconds for it to stabilize.

If you key off and on, wait 3 seconds, off-on again, it will help to prime the pump. As you get lower on fuel, repeat more times.
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