This was the first time running it. Strikemaster told me to clean out carb bowl as something from manufacturering may have gotten in there through gas tank/line. Frustrating on new equipment to say the least.
I will check the fuel pickup. Good idea.
One thing I did notice when I went to run it again was that when it is laying on ground, it runs great. As soon as it gets stood up, it is not running as well.