The subject is a Cub Cadet SC 100 push mower
model: 11A-A92J710
serial number: 10163K11439
engine: 159 cc OHV serial number: 5X65RU/1211151A0162
Engine ran fine the first couple of times this year. Now, when started, it runs slow for a minute or two, and then transitions to operating speed. Fresh gas. Fresh oil. Clean air filter. New gas filter. Plug cleaned and gapped.