Started running rough and stalled. runs better if choke is pulled out but still stalls if load. was going to replace plugs, fuel filter and air filter to see if it helps. any suggestions?
Could be what Ray says, or could be very dirty fuel filter, partially blocked gas line, defective fuel pump or slow leak in gas line (although you'd almost certainly notice that from the smell or just plain see it). My old DR Field and Brush Mower was doing exactly the same thing, and it turned out to need the carburetor replaced.
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Could be what Ray says, or could be very dirty fuel filter, partially blocked gas line, defective fuel pump or slow leak in gas line (although you'd almost certainly notice that from the smell or just plain see it). My old DR Field and Brush Mower was doing exactly the same thing, and it turned out to need the carburetor replaced.