ORIGINAL: MetallicaJunkie
ORIGINAL: dredhea
I do not recommend using an electric starter to remove excess fuel. This can cause damage to the crankshaft and/or connecting rod. Removal of excess fuel should be done by gently turning the engine over by hand. Actually, ''rocking'' the engine from TDC to BDC with the exhaust port pointed down is best.
removing the glow plug to get rid of excess fuel has worked for me(19+ years) but yes your method works too,, it can be a little awkward though and i only resort to it on hard to reach cowled engines
As long as the glow plug is removed, your method is easier. I don't think the post I was answering clarified that. My apologies if it did.