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That's called surging, it is caused by a vacuum leak.
Check all your hoses, then spray some carb cleaner around the intake listening for differences in the engine noise. If there is a leak in the intake the chemical will be drawn into the engine and cause it to run faster.
It could also be something as simple as a missing or bad oil cap.
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