20hp 460707

TriadOfNC Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Jun 5, 2012, 08:56 AM

20hp 460707

Not running full power after ten minutes, Have to pull choke out all the way to keep it running

crigby Posts: 4,343, Reputation: 107

Outdoor Power Equipment Expert

Jul 8, 2012, 03:42 PM

Hi,
Sounds like a vacuum in the fuel system. Check the fuel cap.
Peace,
Clarke

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