Sounds like you didn't set the needle valve properly. Double check the setting.
Thanks. Be sure that you use a very light machine oil in the reservoir. I used to use gun oil but 3-in-1 might work well also. The shoulder on the needle should just touch the top of the jet when it is set right.
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