idol problem

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hardware440
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Location: lorette manitoba canada

idol problem

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hi there my trailfire 440 oil injected when i started the new motor up it idols at 1100 rpm if i turn the set screw in it does not change the rpm i looked in the carb throt and it does move up when i screw it in but it whill eventually bottom out the screw. and the rpm barrley changes . and yes i did have the air bow all on when i ran the engine. and ideas or wait till it gettis colder out.just buzzed it up to make sure it would start an no problem there
b00stinGTP
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idol problem

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Is it running on both cylinders? Is your throttle plunger adjusted properly?
Sleds I own
1974 John Deere JDX8. (SOLD)
1975 John Deere JDX4. (SOLD)
1977 John Deere Liquifire 440. (SOLD)
1978 John Deere Cyclone 340. (SOLD)
1980 John Deere Liquifire. (SOLD)
1983 John Deere Liquifire.
hardware440
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idol problem

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yes its running on bo0th cylinders it runns nice . and yes the plunger is set right .at full throthle the plunger is flush with the back of the carb there is no restriction of air .
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