Joe wrote:
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... One reason why an engine won't run without a choke is
because of an air leak in the intake somewhere and the extra fuel is
needed to make it run.. Make sure all your fuel system gaskets are in
top shape. ...

Another prime place on many of the Tecumseh engines is around the
throttle axle--they tend to wear out oversize holes in the carb body.
Unfortunately, if that's the problem there's no way to fix permanently
other than replace.

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