Model 130292 will not run unless fully choked

use some flammable carb cleaner, Berryman's B12, or propane around the intake manifold first to look for vacuum leaks.

disconnect the fuel hose from the carb and see how fast fuel flows into a metal or glass container.

If you get a good flow then the only thing left is the carb in which case since rebuilding it failed, here is a new OEM one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001768ULM?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
Found it New diaphram is Chinese! see the stick!!
Hi Bertrrr, I do realize that and have been very careful to do it right with the install. Even replaced the diaphram, just doesn't make sense!
 

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use some flammable carb cleaner, Berryman's B12, or propane around the intake manifold first to look for vacuum leaks.

disconnect the fuel hose from the carb and see how fast fuel flows into a metal or glass container.

If you get a good flow then the only thing left is the carb in which case since rebuilding it failed, here is a new OEM one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001768ULM?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
Water works too looking for vacuum leaks. No need to "pay" for any caustic chemicals to look for leaks. Little pump spay bottle and start pumping.

Here's another one. Stop buying brake cleaner. Use foaming glass cleaner. About half the price per can over brake cleaner. Compare the skull and cross bones label for each. Use a parts cleaning brush with glass cleaner and clean with authority. No streaks either gotta love it.
 
Thank you Skippydiesel, the jet is clear, tried 6 settings from go to nearly falling out!
I have to put my thumb over the intake to seal it before it'll start then it runs like crazy! BUT Remove the thumb and it dies! It is the strangest fault I've ever come across!I guess I'll have to get a new set of gaskets and some sealant :)
what is the sealant for?
 
A very common problem on these with age is a worn throttle shaft and carburetor housing or a mounting gasket to the head is sucking air.

The dust and dirt kicked up by a tiller is usually much more than a typical mower unless you till in the early morning when the dew is still present.
 
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