18.5 hp OHV Intek only run on choke when hot

[bob22cn]

Success!
Ran fine, no odd idle.
I replaced needle valve, intake manifold gaskets and the two in the carb. One or more fixed the issue.
Thanks all for the help!

 

[slomo]

Awesome, now go slay some grass.

slomo

 

[Richard Milhous]

Gumout.