I would say yes to your first question.
For question #2. That's what a 2 stroke does when running out of fuel. Maybe the carb needs to be cleaned or you have a air leak around the manifold. Could be lot's of different things but I would start there first.
For question #2. That's what a 2 stroke does when running out of fuel. Maybe the carb needs to be cleaned or you have a air leak around the manifold. Could be lot's of different things but I would start there first.