Evening all

Had a go at a Tanaka I picked up a couple years ago. The initial problem was a broken throttle cable. When I got it, it would run but wouldn't rev fully. I got it started with a shot of fuel down the carby.

My query is the actual procedure to start the thing.

It is the same motor and carby in this thread https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/49823/re-tanaka-tbc-233.html#Post49823


There is a primer, choke and a knob. The knob appears to block the main jet when pushed up. What I can't work out is the correct way to start it. I am guessing you push the knob up to seal the main jet, pump primer to fill the little float bowl, then pull the knob down to allow fuel up the main jet.


The other issue is the knob leaks - more profusely after I cleaned the carby. I Can't work out how the knob comes off the shaft to remove the shaft and put in o rings.

Anyone worked on one of these before?

Thanks