How do you correctly prime an engine? I've been following the book that came with my engine (evo .40) which says to go to full throttle, cover the carb with your thumb and turn the prop 4-6 times until you see fuel in the line and a little in the carb. After doing that, I haven't been able to start it with anything other than an electric starter.

Last night after talking with some of the long-time (don't want to call them old! ) flyers at the club meeting, one of them suggested flipping the prop backwards to start. He's had several experiences with these types of 2-stroke engines where a prop-flip backwards starts them right up. The engine backfires and the prop starts spinning the right way.

I have yet to try that, but may need to if I can't get my starter fixed.