Check the carb boot adapters and the crank seals for leaks. Any leaks can cause a lean condition and can result in engine damage. You can spray carb cleaner or engine starter on the PTO seal and on the carb boots while the engine is idling; if the idle changes, you have an air leak.
If no air leak, try turning the air screws IN 1/8 of a turn. Turning the screws IN will result in a richer idle air/fuel mix. You can keep turning in 1/8 of a turn until the screws bottom out; if they bottom out, go back and make sure the air and fuel passages to the pilot jet are spotlessly clean. You may have to run a small wire or fishing line through the carb to dislodge any debris or varnish. Also, "floss" the pilot jets to make sure the varnish has not caused the jet to become smaller. If there's a doubt, replace the pilot jets, they are not too expensive.
If no air leak, try turning the air screws IN 1/8 of a turn. Turning the screws IN will result in a richer idle air/fuel mix. You can keep turning in 1/8 of a turn until the screws bottom out; if they bottom out, go back and make sure the air and fuel passages to the pilot jet are spotlessly clean. You may have to run a small wire or fishing line through the carb to dislodge any debris or varnish. Also, "floss" the pilot jets to make sure the varnish has not caused the jet to become smaller. If there's a doubt, replace the pilot jets, they are not too expensive.