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Question posted by rainee79rk on May 22nd, 2015

Only Runs In Choke Mode

I have to pour gas directly ok bro carburetor to start...then when switched to run mode, cuts off...

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on May 22nd, 2015 8:24 AM

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These carburetors are tempermental. Other than a carb clean & rebuild I suggest you use some some small engine carb cleaner sprayed directly into the carb to see if it while clear out the needle jet that's clogged..

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