Hey Dwight
Forgot to mention the choke.
On start-up, I pull the choke out fully and have the ignition on around 15 seconds. Not much longer - I killed one battery already
Fire it up and let it start then adjust the choke if it's running fast.
Ease the choke in slowly to around half and I usually push the choke fully home just as I get on.
If it's chilly or been standing a while, I push the choke home after pulling away and getting into 2nd.