Niner, I guess i got too down home with my wording and you did not comprehend and immediately went to the read the book mode. :R Instructions say, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly. Exactly what I did.
So I went out there a while ago and went thru the starting procedures as specified in the book and NOTHING. After turning the ignition switch on and off rapidly (giggling it) and giving the panel a slap, it hit on the first pull.
Since it has been to an authorized service center for a few days previously, I am going to call Champ again and try to get down to the nitty gritty with them. I want the inverter, but need one that performs like all the rest of my small engine stuff. Oh and I will not use any more four letter words like yank. :W
Jim, I am going to try your method first thing tomorrow.