dfkrug
Super Member
- Joined
- Feb 3, 2004
- Messages
- 7,156
- Location
- Santa Cruz Mtns, CA
- Tractor
- 05 Kioti CK30HST w/ Prairie Dog backhoe, XN08 mini-X
I have figure out why so many people have problems starting the 455 rancher.
In the few years I have had my 455 Rancher, it has been a dream. Very
predictable start, and quite easy if you use the compression release.
I just got my first exposure to the Stihl MS290 Farm Boss, which is
the direct competitor. I found it harder to start, prob because it does
NOT have a comp release. And, to choke it, you must have the throttle
locked open. Oh, it was $100 more, too, back when I bought my Rancher.