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    pnskid Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 21, 2009, 05:55 AM
    MTD mower won't stay running.
    I have a 18horse B&S engine. When I try to start it, it will fire up, but then it quits. Also if I get it to stay running it will only run with the choke on. As soon as I open the choke it quits.
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    Jun 21, 2009, 07:40 AM

    Hi,
    Opposed twin or V-twin? Got some numbers on that engine. It does matter though it is obviously a fuel delivery problem.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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