Had one about 20 years ago, and it was old when I got it, so it must have been one of the first with the pump bulb on the carb instead of a choke.
I discovered the same starting method you used, turn it on it's side for about 10 seconds, pump the bulb about 30-40 times, it would start first pull! LOL
I never could get it to do any better, but never really tried too hard, hated that rock slinging thing!
If yours is the pump bulb, what it does is poof air inside the carb and makes gas come up the emulsion tube. You should be able to see a small amount of gas bubble up out of the tube when looking inside the carb throat.
Could be the float level is low, something clogged, just have to follow the priming circuit, see what does what.
If it's a choke type carb, be sure the choke is fully closing when told to. Could also be the float level, if it's adjustable.
Don't be afraid of the bowl gasket, especially if the carb is only a year old, you can probably get it back on ok. It's not that critical.
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