[Guitar Guy]

My QL 1000 has been running great since I got it and replaced plug, points, and condenser a couple of months ago. I mowed yesterday, and it ran perfect when I parked it. Today before I started it, I hosed off the deck, and the back tires and up under the back fenders.

When I went to start it, at first I forgot to turn the gas on, which I've done before. After I turned the gas on, it started right up, but sputtered alot, and now it won't run if I push the choke completely back in. Usually I can shut the choke off right after it starts, but now I have to leave it pulled out about 1/4 to 3/8 inch, or it sputters and stalls.

I thought something had gotten wet, so I waited a couple of hours, let the fan blow on it for a while. I checked the plug and it seems to be burning clean. I shined a light in the gas tank, and do not see any water or dirt. I checked for loose electrical connections. I tried taking the air cleaner off. I took the gas cap off in case the vent was blocked. I rode it around and warmed it up good. The engine did not even seem to have much water splashed on it from the hose, but it's still running like a wet dog.

Anyway, I'm not sure what to check next. I thought maybe I got the wiring harness or something wet. Or maybe a piece of dirt from the bowl got sucked into a jet when I turned it over with the gas valve off. Seems odd since it's been running so well. Not sure if the hosing caused it, or if that's a coincidence.

Any ideas ????

Josh P