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Greetings oh knowledgeable ones

I have a 190cc ape that won't run off choke! It's driving me mad and I thought maybe someone had some suggestions.

I know not running off choke usually is a lean condition but I've done the following so far:

fresh fuel
new inline fuel filter
cleaned the carb and jets
checked the air filter and spark plug
tested the coil

and still it struggles to run and pops and farts if you try and use any throttle, eventually dying... Facepalm emoticon

Please help

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Air leak (head, seals, etc.)โ€ฆ
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Hi
I've tried spraying carb cleaner around the intake side of the carb etc, nothing!
Also took out the fuel tap and cleaned it and filter. ๐Ÿค”
We'll keep trying ๐Ÿ˜‰

Thanks for the suggestions ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
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Pressure test engine for air leaks.
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And post pics! I love Ape's
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I love them too now

Well I've got it running wellโ€ฆ.it was the condenser!!! I never knew it could cause those symptoms but everyday is a school day ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜‰
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A couple of pics picking it up the other day.. to say it was a tight fit in the trailer ๐Ÿ˜ณ
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Something, something, fuel problems are electrical, something something ...
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Very good you have resolved your problem for a very unusual engine for this days.

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