No need to be embarrassed.

No one is born knowing everything wink

For each mistake corrected, one earns one check-mark.

At 1000 check-marks, one is awarded a degree from UHK a.k.a the University of Hard Knocks. (I won't tell you the advanced degree I possess wink )

Glad you found your problem.

Many chokes, both manual and automatic, have a throttle lock-out to the choke.

Jon

Good carburetion is fuelish hot air
The most expensive carburetor is the wrong one you attempt to modify.
If you truly believe "one size fits all," try walking a mile in your spouse's shoes!
The Carburetor Shop