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The idleing is rough, & shaky.it takes a while to get going off the line.

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There are several things it could be, so start out with the easiest first. It could be bad gas, i'd buy some Sea Foam and put that in the gas when it is on about a quarter tank.

then if that doesn't work try changing your fuel filter.

if this doesn't fix it let me know

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