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Why does a Craftsman snow blower stalls when choke is turned off?
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∙ 12y ago
When the choke is "turned off", the choke baffle opens and reduces the amount of fuel passing through the carburetor. The air/fuel mixture takes over and keeps the engine running. With the choke open, there apparently is not enough fuel to mix with the air. the first thing to do is drain the tank & the carb & get brand new fresh fuel. Check the fuel filter (if you have one) and replace it if dirty. If the fuel is ok, look for obstructions or kinks in the fuel line. If fuel lines are ok, check fuel tank for debris. If all check out ok, open the needle valve 1/8 turn to get a slighly richer fuel/air mixture. if you have Tecumseh engine the high speed screw should be on the bottom. if the snow blower was made in last 5-7 years it may not have carb adjustment screws & will require the carb be dismantled & cleaned. if the adjustment doesn't work it will also require being dismanted & cleaned.
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