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Old 12-27-2023, 06:55 AM   #5
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Default Re: will not idle

Either some jets in the replacement carburetor are clogged or the idle circuit is out of adjustment. To adjust the carburetor, screw in the speed adjustment screw until the engine will keep running. Then adjust the mixture screw for the highest rpm. Then back out the speed adjustment screw a little and again adjust the mixture adjustment screw. Repeat until you get a low, reliable idle.

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