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    Apr 2, 2012, 02:41 PM
    Briggs and Stratton 12.5 only runs when choked
    When I started the mower it started. It will only run when choked though. I checked toake sure it was getting fuel. It was a steady stream. The air filter is clean. Any pointers?
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    Apr 2, 2012, 06:58 PM
    Hi,
    Dirty jets in the carb wouild be my first guess. Is better to give me a model and type, though.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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