RE: evolution .52 first time started
The pinch test is a momentary pinch of the fuel line that goes directly to the carb. Momentary means exactly that. Quickly pinch the line and let go. It should slightly increase in RPM. if it dies, it's to lean. If it does nothing, it is probably to rich.
My OS 75 starts backwards often. I just quickly close and open the throttle and it usually corrects itself and continues running.