What happens if you leave the choke on during engine warm up?
Solution An engine that requires the choking ( partial or full ) after initial engine warm up is an indication that the engine fuel air mixture system is out of adjustment. Leaving the choke on while operating will result in excessive fuel consumption, irregular engine power performance and eventually may even damage the engine.
What should I do if my choke is out of adjustment?
Over time, the automatic choke can become out of adjustment and will require readjustment to continue working properly. The opening and closing of the butterfly valves of the carburetor is also determines the amount of the fuel/air mixture. Park the vehicle and shut off the engine. Wait a couple of hours for the engine to cool completely.
When to turn off choke control on outdoor power equipment?
We do not recommend that any type of outdoor power equipment be operated after initial warm-up and with the choke control outside of the normal run position for longer than 5 minutes. Some engines utilize a manual fuel primer bulb to enrich the ratio of fuel in the fuel air mixture for initial engine starting.
How does the automatic choke work on a car?
As the engine warms up, the automatic choke adjusts to the temperature change to regulate the fuel/air mixture to the proper ratio. Over time, the automatic choke can become out of adjustment and will require readjustment to continue working properly. The opening and closing of the butterfly valves…
Solution An engine that requires the choking ( partial or full ) after initial engine warm up is an indication that the engine fuel air mixture system is out of adjustment. Leaving the choke on while operating will result in excessive fuel consumption, irregular engine power performance and eventually may even damage the engine.
When to move choke control to normal position?
*Cable-style choke control pull-knobs should be pulled out to activate the choke . As the engine operating temperature warms and normal fuel flow is established, the choke control will need to be SLOWLY moved back to the normal operating position, as not to cause the engine to stall from too much fuel.
Can a choke be left on while riding?
You won’t want to leave the choke on while you ride, the choke could actually stall the engine once it warms up. An idle advance is mostly seen on fuel injected engines, but has the same purpose as a choke.
We do not recommend that any type of outdoor power equipment be operated after initial warm-up and with the choke control outside of the normal run position for longer than 5 minutes. Some engines utilize a manual fuel primer bulb to enrich the ratio of fuel in the fuel air mixture for initial engine starting.