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    Apr 17, 2011, 02:06 PM
    Sears Craftsman lawn mower, honda engine, engine starts then shuts off
    Mower starts on first pull then dies when choke returns to normal. Mower has only been used twice
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    Apr 17, 2011, 07:20 PM

    Sounds like something in carb .
    Take carb bowl off and see if it has debri in it.
    Luck
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