Carburetor replacement for KT725

[edbmoney]

Looking to replace the carburetor.
Kohler KT725
Tractor

The OEM is Warbro. Honestly, I've had to spray carb cleaner into the air intake to start the thing for years. I've had it. Thinking why spend the $120 for the same one. Not saying I'd get the $20 one but thinking middle of the road $60 one. Had the same exact issue with an old Cub Cadet / Kohler about 15 years ago.....Any experience / thoughts on this?

Thanks.

 

[StarTech]

Ever bother to check to make sure the choke is fully closing?

Plus there is about 85 varations of the KT725 so we need the spec number too.

 

[edbmoney]

KT725-3055. I routinely try different choke positions but honestly I'm not an expert so open to suggestions.

 

[edbmoney]

I should also say that it's hard to start, and then it stalls / dies after 3 to 4 minutes. Thus my thinking it's the carb. Might need a choke adjustment too but I don't think that would explain it dying out. Battery is good. Fuel is clean / new / fuel filter changed.