Carmods@aol.com wrote:
>Steve,
>
>Run on is caused by excessive carbon that glows in the combustion chambers
>and ignites the fuel. I recommend the following to correct the problem.
>
>Reduce the idle speed. Also check the choke to make sure it isn't causing
>higher idle speeds in cooler weather. With the carburetor set for lower idle
>speed, there is less air to promote combustion so the engine should stop.
>
>Lean out the carburetor. The engine is probably running too rich, causing the
>buildup of carbon.
>
>
> John Logan
>
John:
Both of those sound logical. I had set the carb richer at idle recently,
and I've got it idleing at around 950RPM so I'll set it lower, lean the
idle out a bit, and see what happens.
Steve Sage
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