I appreciate the posts.
Very good to know about extended idle time.
I questioned how long idle time would be, before actually trying that, I timed what I do, run time/down time.
Run times to cut two 100" logs into six rounds each was less than two minutes, average closer to 1 min. 30 sec. (Five cuts, walk around splitter, five more cuts.)
Down time was three to seven minutes, depending. That's splitting and repositioning logs to be cut, brushed off if need be.
I never idled it while doing that.
I did idle it before shutting off, and that has helped starting immensely, as long as the decompression is not used.
I only did a little more than half a cord total and it wasn't that warm today.
I am encouraged however, and again, greatly appreciate all suggestions, comments, and the latest offer.
As to running strong for five minutes, I would if I could. However, I no longer have access to any large wood to do that with, and the largest compatible bar I have is 20".
What I do is more like limbing, as far as throttle, and run time.
Which I assume is what this saw is for, and maybe bucking mid size logs.
Tomorrows another day...
It was starting on high idle, no decomp.