[jwhill]

I just picked up a pristine XT3. One owner and it has a new engine with 150 hours on it. It is a 2015 but looks like it is brand new. Here is the problem; it starts instantly with barely touching the key. Settles in to a good idle, so far so good. Then after about 15 minutes it sputters as if the choke is on. If the blades are running it will die. But it will start again instantly, run fine for a few minutes then sputter again. If you turn the blades off when it starts sputtering it will recover and carry on. The previous owner has impeccable records on it. The engine and compartment is so clean it all appears to be straight from the factory. Thoughts? Thanks!!!