More gas goes in, which is what you want for cold starting. As the engine warms, the flap opens to let the engine breathe more air. If the choke valve sticks, the mixture will stay rich.
Your warmed-up car will be hard to start, run poorly and waste precious gasoline
.
How does a automatic choke work?
How do you adjust the automatic choke on a Briggs and Stratton engine?
What would be the effects of a sticking automatic choke?
More gas goes in, which is what you want for cold starting. As the engine warms, the flap opens to let the engine breathe more air. If the choke valve sticks, the mixture will stay rich.
Your warmed-up car will be hard to start, run poorly and waste precious gasoline
.
How do you start an automatic choke lawn mower?
How do you wire an automatic choke?
For electric choke hookup,
attach the bayonet end of the long electrical lead supplied to the positive terminal on the choke cap. The other end must be connected to an ignition activated 12-volt source
. The distributor side of the ignition coil is NOT a 12- volt source. It is a 7-9-volt source after cranking.
How do you fix an automatic choke?
How do you test an automatic choke?
Does choke open or closed carburetor?
The choke is a plate in the carburetor that
opens and closes
to allow more or less air into the engine. Similar to the throttle, the choke plate rotates from a horizontal to vertical position to open up the passageway and allow…
How do I fix the choke on my lawn mower?
How do you fix a choke on a lawn mower?
How do I adjust the choke on my lawn mower?
Pull the choke adjustment knob partially out if the engine begins to run roughly during engine warm-up. Allow the engine to smooth out. Push the choke adjustment knob in slowly as the engine is warming up. Allow the engine to fully warm up before using to mower.
How do you unstick a carburetor choke?
How do you fix a choke on a carburetor?
How do you get a stuck choke out of a plunger?
Why is my lawn mower turning over but not starting?
Q. Why is my lawn mower turning over but not starting? The most likely reason is
bad gas
. Gas that sits for many months during the off-season will eventually break down, gumming up the fuel line and carburetor in the engine and preventing it from starting.
How does the automatic choke work on a Honda lawn mower?
When the engine starts up, the engine heat works to warm the wax cylinder to cause an expansion of the wax that pushes the piston out
. This would force the choke control to move in the opposite direction for the choke plate to open; thus, more air would enter into the engine.
What do you do when your lawn mower won't start?
- Loose, Dirty or Disconnected Spark Plug in Your Lawn Mower: Check it out, clean off debris, re-connect and tighten.
- Dirty Air Filter: Clean or replace.
- Fuel Not Reaching the Engine: Tap the side of the carburetor to help the flow of gas. If this doesn't work, you might need a new fuel filter.
Does an electric choke need a relay?
The factory powered its electronic chokes from the field circuit of the alternator, NOT the ignition.
A relay is pointless
. What you need is a thermal limiter. Tap into one of the field wires, run it to a limiter and then to the choke itself.
How do you adjust an electric choke?
How many volts is an electric choke?
Factory chokes were connected to the stator terminal of the alternator. That connection provides around
7 volts
. Aftermarket chokes need a full 12 volts.
What is the choke position on a lawn mower?
The choke on a lawnmower is
usually on the left-hand side of your riding mower
. Often accompanied by pictures to indicate fast or slow, using the choke is simple. All you need to do is move the lever. Whether you should open or close the choke depends on your riding mower.
How long does it take for an electric choke to open?
At 5°-10°C (41°-50°F), the choke plate should be fully open in
about ten minutes
. Check for bent choke linkage and a defective thermostat cap. And ensure the fast idle cam (screw) is properly set.
