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    pnskid Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 21, 2009, 05:54 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 rub with the choke on. As soon as I open the choke it quits.
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    Jun 23, 2009, 06:24 PM

    Hi,
    Got some engine model numbers so I know what we are talking about. It is an engine problem, obviously.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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