Fresh Startup Procedure.

WSU,

Every other 360 rotation it is at TDC.

Pull the #1 plug and verify that the piston at the top. Its not easy to see so use a long stick or screwdriver to verify. Or as others will suggest keep your finger over the opening and when air is pushed against and pssst past you finger it is on the compression stroke. Tough to do solo though!

Marion
No, EVERY 360 degrees, it is at TDC. Every other 360 degrees, it is at TDC AND the cam is set for it to fire.