I usually keep my idle around 700-750 in the summer but during the winter I boost it to about 900ish (tach doesn't work so who knows...I turn the idle screw half a turn) but it can start and run on its own easier in the arctic temps at that rpm....which is very nice as I don't have to help it out.

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