Haven't used the California lawn mower since last season, and, well, after I pulled on the Honda cord a few dozen times with the choke held open, it finally started.
http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/12721311.jpg

But, then, for the next half hour (as I mowed the lawn), it revved like crazy, way high.
http://youtu.be/fin8sYnbe1Q

Looking at the lawn mower, I can't see anything wrong with the cable operation.
http://youtu.be/Vw9OAJsw6vk

The filter is pristine clean (the mower is only one season old). The cable moves smoothly. The choke moves smoothly. There doesn't seem to be any adjustments for the carb.
http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/12721319.jpg

So, I wonder: What would make the darn thing rev like crazy?