I have a 2000 Ficht 150 (model number E150FPLSSV) that I purchased in the fall of 2011. The issue I am having is starting during the winter months. In the summer, the motor will start with 2 or 3 tries. It will idle low for a minute then come up to normal idle speed. During the winter, it takes 15 to 20 tries to get it running. At first, when cranking, it will hit then die. After numerous times of this, it will finally start and idle really low for a couple of minutes thne gradually the idle will increase to normal. After this, it starts and runs fine the rest of the day.
I have the diagnostic software and factory service manual (with the supplement for the "V" model number). There are no codes. Compression is good on all cylinders. The CPS is gapped at .032. I have ran one can of engine tuner through it while in the driveway on the hose. I checked the Air Temp Sensor resistance this morning while the outside temp was 37 degrees and the resistance was 870 ohms. I check the TPS and it checks good.
Any other ideas? My next thing to do is to perform a full sync on it and do a shock seafoam treatment. Any other ideas would be much appreciated.