[john hall]

Sometimes I first crank stuff that has been sitting a long time just to see how it runs before I change oil, but I don't run it long at all--maybe just a minute or two. Obviously make sure it has enough oil in it. Certainly check for mouse nests that may could cause a fire. If the fuel tank wasn't left nice and dry, I'd rig up an auxiliary tank to see how it ran. Once I hear one run then I start fixing and cleaning up all the issues.