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Push mower issues

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I know the deck is MTD, not sure about the engine though. It has a choke knob up on the handle. I bought this used a couple weeks ago and mowed my yard over two days and it started up fine and ran great. I go to mow today and it started when choked and ran a few minutes and then died. It will not start unless choked and when choked and started it will die. I have not messed with the carb yet but I did notice a cut in a hose going from the airbox to the engine, could this be the issue? The first time I mowed I did notice occasionally it would idle very high sometimes, not sure what would trigger it though
 
Hole in air line could be a problem but more likely is causing you to bypass air filter. If it's simple rubber hose just fix that first.

I've got a few older briggs and strattons that run best on half-choke until they get good and warm.

Gummed up carb and bad/dirty gas are also common small engine problems.

Sounds like air/fuel rather than ignition but check your plug as it may be fouled now even if it was fine before.
 
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