This is a topic that comes up alot - try a search for engine starting, how to, ect... should be able to come up with alot.

Now what I am about to say might get me some flak, but I would have gladly paid someone 20.00 when I was new to really sit with me and go over all teh details and trouble shooting techniques on how to properly tune, start, and set up an engine.

I would suggest looking all around this site and getting some great info then going back there and giving him the money to show you one on one.