new harbor freight engine problem

[matt8960]

so i installed a new harbor freight 6.5 HP honda clone engine on my 3203 and it wont start unless the choke is closed. if i move the choke to the open position it dies right away! iv returned the previous harbor freight engine because of the same problem. what could be wrong!?!?

[SFORCES]

Did you try putting it in the middle and wait 15 second's then put it on full for a minute. i do this and it will run for a while and then shut off. but when the engine get's warm it's ok. seem's i need to do this all the time when i fistt start it up and when the engine is cold.

[matt8960]

yes, i used to do that all the time but it will only stay on for about 4 second on half choke

[gofastman]

keep it on full choke until it starts to die.open the choke and it should run.our lawn mower is very un predictable.the choke time varies everytime i start it.

[matt8960]

thanks, ill update what heppens

[matt8960]

well the engine doessnt even want to start with the choke now
ima just take it to an engine shop and see what the mech can do

[matt8960]

i havent taken it to a mechanic but i read somewhere that drilling the jet hole bigger would fix the problem and disabling the oil sensor