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Throttle sticks when it gets cold

There is something "sticky" in the throttle and it appears to be inside the carburetor. In the winter I basically have to give a little throttle by hand on the carb and then just leave it like that. If I give it throttle with the pedal it won't come back down until I lift the lid and physically back it off. Any recommendations? If I have to remove the carb, where the heck do I get replacement parts for this bad boy? Thanks for the help
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  • Posted 20 Dec 2020 04:16
  • By evilblackdog
  • joined 24 Jul'18 - 8 messages
  • United States
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Often times, you dont require a replacement gasket. Take it apart carefully. If it doesnt tear, you're fine. If you want one, go to your local repair shop. They should have them.
  • Posted 28 Dec 2020 05:38
  • By PorkChop
  • joined 28 Dec'20 - 12 messages
  • Ontario, Canada
Thanks for the advice. I know it's in the carburetor because when I give it throttle at the carb there is slack in the cable to the pedal but it still doesn't let off. Where would I get a new gasket for something like this once I take the carb off to clean it?
  • Posted 24 Dec 2020 09:14
  • By evilblackdog
  • joined 24 Jul'18 - 8 messages
  • United States
Sounds like its either the throttle cable itself, or the throttle butterfly valve. the butterfly can be cleaned with carb cleaner or something similar, they get pretty dirty especially on a unit that old. If its the cable, spray some chain/cable lube into the cable at each end and hit the pedal a few times to work it in
  • Posted 22 Dec 2020 10:25
  • Modified 23 Dec 2020 02:11 by poster
  • By Triggs
  • joined 26 Sep'18 - 145 messages
  • California, United States

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