Here is what I can offer for any help: Open throttle up to full, put your finger over the carb and flip the prop a few times. Look at the fuel line and keep flipping until you get the fuel line full. Then Bring throttle back down to at least idle. Make sure your glow plug heater is charged, I always have my power panel ready for back up with a glow plug clip. Make sure the plug is good. Keep fingers/cords/ loose clothing, etc away from the prop, (safety first is a must). Now you should be ready to start. Be careful not to flood the engine.
I have always used an Electric Starter to start my engines, I would suggest getting one if you can. It's by far the easiest and most reliable way. I think that might be your problem. Maybe someone else with some experience using a chicken stick on .40's can add some help. If you don''t have much money to spend, I've seen guys just pick up the starter and battery and just use that at the field. Good Luck, hope you get it started soon!