OK guys,
I'm familiar with gas engines. I have owned and operated a few different types so I'm not a total rookie. That being said...
The first few attempts at starting it I choked it, turned on the ignition and flipped it. It would not even try to fire and after awhile I got fuel dripping out the carb. I then opened the choke, leave ignition on, and after about 5 more flips it fires. It will continue to fire for about 6 more flips then stop.
I have since turned the mixture screws back to the manufacture settings and still the same results. Thanks for the input, I do appreciate it and am open to more suggestions!