Why does my Generator only run on half choke?
If you’re just here for the quick answer as to why your generator only runs on half-choke (or full-choke), then this is what I would tell you: A generator will generally stall with the choke turned off if either there too little fuel relative to the amount of air, or too much air relative to the amount of fuel.
Is the engine supposed to run with the choke open?
Yes the engine is supposed to run with the choke fully off (or open). If you have an n.t. carb, the choke will be a simple, old style plate that opens and closes at the inlet of the carb. If you have to close the choke, it’s telling you that you are getting too much air (making it run too lean).
Why does my Briggs and Stratton only run on choke?
If it has a fuel shutoff next time you use it set it to off and let it run out of fuel, helps keep the carb clean. Do you close the fuel line valve and run the fuel out of the carb after each use? If not, the carb is probably gummed up and not feeding fuel except on choke. scooper77515 No current projects.
Where is the choke on a pilot jet?
The pilot jet allows the gas to pass through and mix with the air while the engine is at idle (regardless of the choke being on or off). On many carburetors, it is located right below the throttle adjustment screw on the outside-top of the carburetor. There may be a plastic insert sitting on top of it.
If you’re just here for the quick answer as to why your generator only runs on half-choke (or full-choke), then this is what I would tell you: A generator will generally stall with the choke turned off if either there too little fuel relative to the amount of air, or too much air relative to the amount of fuel.
Yes the engine is supposed to run with the choke fully off (or open). If you have an n.t. carb, the choke will be a simple, old style plate that opens and closes at the inlet of the carb. If you have to close the choke, it’s telling you that you are getting too much air (making it run too lean).
What happens when you turn the choke on for a carburetor?
When you turn the choke on for a carburetor, it is creating a rich condition. This makes the bike easier to start, by increasing the amount of fuel present in the air/fuel mixture. When an engine is cold, it needs a little richer mixture in order to get up to operating temperature.
The pilot jet allows the gas to pass through and mix with the air while the engine is at idle (regardless of the choke being on or off). On many carburetors, it is located right below the throttle adjustment screw on the outside-top of the carburetor. There may be a plastic insert sitting on top of it.