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Originally Posted by erps View Post
seems like it's a fuel mixture problem to me, probably on the lean side. Automotive carbs have a little diaphragm pump on them that squirts extra fuel in the carb when you step on the gas with a load. I don't know if your carb has that. If it were me, I would start by choking the motor a bit before putting it in gear to see if it makes a difference. If it helps, I would adjust the mixture a bit more rich.
Good idea, Erps. I should point out that when it *does* stall, it will restart only if it is NOT choked (mind you, the engine is already warmed up and may not have anything to do the reason for the stall). Regardless, these things are best solved by a process of elimination, and this is a good next step.

Thanks.
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