starting problems on the R44 Astro. Help ASAP

[Twiddle]

Yes, this was early last year in the last few months of its existence, we looked a class act jumping out at various locations, "Damp Start", jump leads and a car booster pack in hand!

[Pekka]

Hello, it’s time for another try on the R44 Astro. It has a new charge battery and has bean in a Worm hangar all day. Going out in abbot 30 min. or so. It is -11C outside and clear blue sky.

[Pekka]

Yesss…To hour’s in a warm hangar is al the old Astro needed. It started on the first turn and it’s running great

[NorthSeaTiger]

Well done I've been following this thread avidly in the hope of a happy ending !!

[helicopter-redeye]

Was it a 'new' battery or a recharged one. You could have had one of the duff batch (like I had)

h-r

[Aesir]

Now I can sleep peacefully tonight

[13snoopy]

Warm the engine up if you can via heated room. But if you had that you probably wouldn't need any of this advice.
Try a little starter fluid sprayed into the fresh air intake. Not much is needed.
If your mags/engine is Ok this will start it every time.
DO NOT USE TOO MUCH.

[TheMonk]

Probably haven't primed it enough! Prime until you've got fuel running onto the floor.

Yeah, take a five gallon jug of petrol and prime the whole engine bay and while you're at it, prime the upholstery too. Next, step back and try starting it with a lit road flare. That autta get her gpoing. You can then file ins. claim and get yourself a turbine.

Hehehe, just joking. Wish I could afford a R44.

Da Monk