3 to 4 seconds. I don't think I haved waited that long. One thousand one, one thousand two.. probably only let it spin for about 2 seconds cause in warmer temps starts immediately. That could be it, not waiting long enough. Thursday I will see. Thanks for that info!Mine is garage kept but not heated. It rarely gets below 40 degrees in there but it has always started the same way. Battery spins in good and fast and sparks up within about three to four seconds.