graycenphil
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I have an older Lawn Chief, 12 HP. Has always run beautifully. Last week, I hit a root, the engine stalled and the tractor stopped. It wouldn't restart right away, so I tried putting on the choke and it started right up. But now it only runs with the choke on, and power is way down. It still starts up great, hot or cold.
Mechanically the choke operates fine. I would guess that something is clogging the jet in the carb? Could this possibly have happened from the bump? Was it just a coincidence? Anything I should try before I take off the carb and try to clean it out? Can I clean it while it is on the engine?
Thanks.
Mechanically the choke operates fine. I would guess that something is clogging the jet in the carb? Could this possibly have happened from the bump? Was it just a coincidence? Anything I should try before I take off the carb and try to clean it out? Can I clean it while it is on the engine?
Thanks.