Ok, so I have a new gc2600 with about 10 hours on it. I am not really concerned with the way it starts, but I'm wondering if it's typical. I keep it indoors and it hasn't been under 50 degrees in storage. When I start it, I let the glow plugs warm for the recommended 7 seconds or so. And the engine takes roughly 3 seconds before it fires, then let's out a small plume of black smoke. It seems to really have to work a bit hard to fire. Also on my loader kickstand is a good black sooty stain where the exhaust is. All normal I guess but I would like soon re-assurance. Fred