[skookum]

Thanks to all the above advice but I'm sure it's not the carb or the battery. I Just purchased a new battery two months ago. I keep it fully charged and check it regularly because it does have a tendency to be drawn down when I crank it over so often. I also ran a can of carb cleaner and gunk out through the tank. I also drained the bowl. Not a problem idling when is starts, runs regular, and smooth. I turn the choke off with in a minute or so after it warms up. No sput, sputter, or roughness in the engine.