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Wayne
After just a few weeks of sitting you should be able to pump the peddle a few times & have the engine fire up on gas remaining in the carb.
By continuing to pump the peddle after firing you should be able to keep it running.
If you have to crank for a long period of time (read-run the battery low) it may indicate you have a small air leak between the tank & pump.
Easy to check--dis-connect the fuel line from the carb & close it off with the appropriate fitting. Then dis-connect the fuel line comming out of the tank & with the required fittings attach a air line quick connect.
Now connect a low pressure--5-10 lbs to the line & you will know almost instantly if you have a leak any where in the system.
The whole procedure only takes 1/2hr. & quickly eliminates any question in the system.

Craig

P.S.
Didn't include the usual warnings about working with gas etc. You know all that Right?