Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): honda ex1000, carburetor body, adjustment screws

Question
Hello and good day
I have a question about a Honda ex1000 generator.
I cannot make this thing run without the choke being set at half, I've taken the carb off twice and cleaned both the plastic primary jet and the main jet and suspect something else is up,  where is the air coming from?   the only thing I did not do is pull the welch plug but I'm doubting that my trouble.  
Also the washer on the primary jet looked ok

could you give me any advice?

thanks  

Answer
Hello Frank:

Have you Soaked the Carburetor in Carburetor Cleaner or Just Used Spray Cleaners? If you Used Spray Cleaners, then the Carburetor is Not Really Clean. Varnish that Builds up Over Time is Restricting the Passages Inside the Carburetor Body. I Suggest you  **Remove, Disassemble and Soak the Carburetor Overnight in Carburetor Cleaner (I Use Gunk). I have Found that Most People can Use a Breakdown/IPL and Disassemble the Carburetor Enough for Proper Cleaning. You Only have to Remove the Bowl (if Applicable), Float Pin (if Applicable), Float (if Applicable)  and Needle Valve and Any Adjustment Screws that Go Into the Carburetor Body. The Welch Plugs Do Not have to be Removed. Then Soak the Carburetor Body and Parts in a 1 Gallon Can of Gunk Carburetor Cleaner Overnight. The Can has a Parts Tray Inside it for the Small Parts. Once the Carburetor and Parts are in the Cleaner, you can Replace the Lid for Safety and to Prevent Accidental Spillage. Then Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air. Install New Parts if Required.** If you Remove the Governor Arm from the Governor Shaft, then you Need to Reset the Governor.  If you Removed the Governor Arm to Remove the Carburetor, then Reset the Governor. **To Reset the Governor; Loosen the Governor Arm Bolt and Turn the Governor Shaft Clockwise Until it Stops. Using the Governor Arm Hold the Carburetor to Full Throttle. Now with the Shaft Full Clockwise and the Governor Arm and Carburetor Held at Full Throttle, Tighten the Governor Arm Bolt. If the Engine Still Runs Full Throttle, then Reverse the Rotation of the Governor Shaft, but Still Hold the Carburetor at Full Throttle with the Governor Arm. If it Still Runs at Full Throttle, then Check the Internal Governor.** If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

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John

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John