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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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04 sp 500 . hard to start when cold . even when choke is on still have to throttle to keep running . and usually have to crank rope to start . anyone have any ideas. will idle once it warms up
 
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 07:04 AM
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valve adjustmant
 
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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thanks for the input . ill try that
 
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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does it run good when its warmed up or still have to use the throttle to keep it going? could be a carb. lack of fuel issue.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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just got done ajusting valves . it started cold no choke about the third turn with the starter . again thanks alot
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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done the valves . it worked! thanks again
 
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