hard start & idle rpm

[kramer]

iI have an '04 Outback. I have approx. 10 hrs on it to date. I have been having some problems with not just the cold start but also after it has been running for some time. I notice that my idle rpm is around 400. That seems a little low? I usually have to throttle it a few times and then turn the key. Even then it doesn't always stay running when I engage it. Could the idle have anything to do with this. My thought is that it is not getting enough gas initially. Any help would be great!

[austinlsv]

My LSV was similar. Idling too low. Had the carb adjusted and all is good.

[kramer]

Thanks for all the info. It sounds like my suspicions were correct. Thanks again!