Thanks for the reply Art. Today it started right up. No waiting for fuel. But the second start after driving to the local store was slow cranking and had that little screech at the end like the gears aren't disengaging. I talked with my mechanic this evening and he seems to recall it was kinda difficult to get at. Oil seems fine, btw. Either way it looks like I'll be pulling the unit off tomorrow to have it re-examined. I've got several cords of wood to move, though, so I just might have my man with the lift do it. :)