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    Dec 19, 2011, 01:58 AM
    Mtd yard machine
    My mtd yard machine will only run with the choke on.
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    Dec 19, 2011, 02:38 PM
    That means something is blocking the fuel supply.
    Start at the tank and work your way to the carb, see if its getting fuel all the way.
    If so probably needs the carb cleaned out,
    Luck
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