Hi Korps

Follow the advice for engine tuning posted by Sandmann AU, I also have an ASP 46 which came with no instructions in the box!!! I emailed ASP in the UK (just engines) and they responded that ASP and other Chinese made 2 strokes prefer a little nitro and require some castor oil in the fuel. It doesn't need to be all castor - just some. I run mine on a blend of 18% total oil (9% synthetic and 9% castor) with 10% nitro. The motor would run fine with no nitro but starting was difficult, added the nitro and it now starts first flick every time - I have never had to use an electric starter on my ASP.

One of the engine guru's at our club set the motor up for me and I have never had to touch the LS needle since. It does sound like your LS needle was a little on the lean side.

look forward to reading about your succesful maiden.

Andrew