Originally Posted by martysmartie

Leaving it should not cause a problem at all, mine is only used occasionally and it has now sat for over two weeks, will start first time on the key when I do use it, could just be dampness in your case I guess.

As to the clutch there is a white quadrant at the top of the pedal, this is where the cable connects into (AKA Half moon) it sounds like you just need a replacement one if the teeth have stripped.

Martin