I have a dr mower with a 17hp kawasaki engine. The engine fires up and runs for a while with the choke wide open but dies immediately when moved to run. I have replaces the fuel filter, plugs, fuel pump, and air filter. I am out of ideas. Maybe the linkage to the carb needs adjustment? sorry if my questions are remedial. Attached are pictures of the carb and linkage.
#2
ILENGINE
From the outside of the carb it doesn't look like you have removed the carb and give it a good cleaning. Possibly a plugged jet not allowing enough fuel with the choke being closed.