Look for a cracked intake manifold. (plastic)
These were common failure (check with starting fluid).
These also had a pilot jet rework (poor off idle acceleration) located on top of the carb.
Let me know what the 3 digit number is and I will be able to tell you
if you have the correct one.
Run an ngk b4es plug instead of the 5. These have the weakest ignition systems
I have ever worked with.
Also if the airbox is not sealed the engine will run lean and you will need to
choke it so it will run.
Check for all 4 rubber straps and make sure there isn`t a hole in the bottom
of the airbox from running over something.