HRX217TDA Only Runs With Choke On

steelgtr

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Hi Guys, Picked one up for $25 not running. Put a plug in and lubed the recoil and she runs! But only with the choke on, fast mode is rough and idle dies. Any ideas?

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bob
 

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Carbs for those engines are less than $25. I would recommend you save the extra labor and time and just replace the carb.
 

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make sure the gas is fresh and check for vacuum leaks, crap in the gas tank blocking the fuel flow. What you are describing is a lack of fuel reaching the cylinder, whether it is a vacuum leak, clogged jet, bad fuel, loose head gasket, or other. With the choke on it pulls in more fuel than it would with the choke off.
 

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Carbs for those engines are less than $25. I would recommend you save the extra labor and time and just replace the carb.
Thanks, aftermarket? Do you have a link to one that you like?

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bob
 

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I only recommend OEM, from a repair shop if possible.
 

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Should this stay running on idle when I release the "Stop" lever?
 

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What is the purpose of the idle throttle setting if you would not mow with it and can't empty the bag with it?
 
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