Goodonya, mate. It's too bad, though, that you didn't think to try running it in between each process to figure out which was the true culprit.
Chances are high that it was the carb, but I really like to know those things with my own equipment, knowwhatImean,Vern? It can save time the next time around.
Larry, I actually did between several of the processes, but it was not definitive- some things *changed* for the better but didn't fix the problem 100% until I got to the end.
Next time if it acts up similarly I will follow this sequence:
Clean/replace fuel filter (and fresh fuel with 0% ethanol if there's any question)
Check/clean air filter and spark arrestor (they're both easy and fast)
Disassemble and clean carb completely (replace gaskets and perhaps check valves if old)
(of course if it had seen a lot of use, I'd check the spark plug too and check fuel lines for cracks etc.)
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