Starting...Hand throttle up or g. pedal down what's the difference?

[H.G.P.]

Is there a difference in using the hand throttle at cold start, or just using only the gas pedal to fast idle on my car?

Thanks

[Tyson Schmidt]

No difference. But the hand throttle is more consistent.

[H.G.P.]

OK ...thanks

[CamB]

Also hard to drive if you don't use the hand throttle (ie, have to sidestep the throttle when braking to a stop).

[azasadny]

If I step on the gas pedal, instead of using the hand throttle, my car will backfire very loudly!!