I do not use a starter on my Moki 1.8

Following the instructions on the Moki I just choke the engine until it sounds very wet then apply the glow driver.

Using the spinner and my fingers I then snap it backwards (clockwise) against the compression, the engine backfires and spins very rapidly forward though the compression stroke and usually starts the first time.

Try it with your Moki works most every time, no starter (or battery) and your fingers never get near the prop.