02 pw50 won't unless choke is on

[Shawn4517]

Bought a used pw50 02 model, it would run with choke half on, but had eratic but didn't rev down like it should. I lowered the clip on the needle to richen it up a bit in the middle. Now i dont have to use the choke but it is hard to start when hot, idle is still screwed up. No restrictor plate in exhaust. cleaned all carbon from head pipe, took carb apart and cleaned with compressed air , remove pilot and main jets and cleaned,air/idle screw 1 1/2 out, Removed all gas replaced with fresh 93 octane, new spark plug. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Shawn

[jomike748]

still sounds like the pilot jet is still plugged. if you cant see thru it change it.

[Shortyr6]

pull carb apart again. clean with carb cleaner. let it soak and scrub each part down. compressed air works well to blow it dry, but it will not remove any gunk or anything adhered to the part.

[rick]

In Florida we have Autozone parts stores. Not sure if you have one but you can by a can of carb cleaner that can soak the carb in for around $20. This stuff will definitely clean a carb, be careful it is caustic.