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    chayden21911 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 12, 2008, 07:48 AM
    19hp briggs and stat runs only on choke
    I have a yardman made by MTD with a 19hp briggs and start eng it will only run when the choke is 3/4 to full positions can any one help!!
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    Jun 12, 2008, 10:14 AM
    What happens when you take the air cleaner off? If it works, change the air cleaner.

    Otherwise inspect the governor and clean. You may have to take apart the carb and clean it as well.
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    Jun 12, 2008, 04:56 PM
    Yes, I would suspect the carb.
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    Aug 28, 2008, 03:07 PM
    Sound like the carburetor needs a good cleaning

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