[djlanier]

My cold start procedure is very similar to yours, I only choke 1 or 2 revolutions and it starts fine. My problem began in attempting to get to a slow idle. It doesn’t respond to the idle air mixture screw. I don’t know if the slight carb leak at startup is related to that or not. Does seem to be a slight air leak at the throttle shaft and there is minimal movement when I pull out on it. I do appreciate yours and the others’ responses.