Saving Old Seagulls

Not really an expert, but check the needle setting to make sure it's at the proper height. If it's set too lean, the mixture could be affected resulting in the need for the choke to run.

Would appreciate help with a poor running 40+

Symptoms are : hard to start (will fire up with starting fluid); needs to have the choke on to remain running; stops running after a time anyway, choke or no choke.

Condition : Pretty good. Good, new gas properly mixed; New plug; new throttle lever. 10 ...