Should choke be on or off when running?
If you have the NT carburetor the choke is on (closed) when the lever is up. If the engine isn’t running it doesn’t make any difference where it is. The choke should be off (open or down) when you’re riding.
Why does my chainsaw only run on half choke?
If your chainsaw only runs with the choke on, it is likely an issue with your carburetor. If the carburetor is plugged, the engine will be starved of fuel and will not run. However, if the engine is plugged, the choke will pull more fuel through the carburetor’s idle circuit and allow it to run.
Which way is choke off?
Choke on means that the choke plate is covering the carb throat. The “choke” is off when the choke lever is down or when the choke lever is facing you if your choke is a handle bar mount. Choke off means that the choke plate is not covering the carb throat.
Why does my car not run with the choke on?
Dwight Coleman there are usually only a few possibilities if it only runs with the choke. One cause could be an air leak on the carb, head gasket, crankshaft seal. The other could be a clogged low speed and idle circuit.
Why does my weed eater not run with the choke off?
This is because the engine is sucking in the air leaning it out to the point it will not run unless choked. If you want to set your weed eater well, you need to set the choke to the on position and pull the starter rope not more than six times.
What happens when you pull the choke on a VW?
Pulling the choke often helps a low fuel level flow a bit better through the jets. I had an air cooled VW once that acted that way if a tiny bit of dirt got past the filter.
Why does my car not want to run?
One cause could be an air leak on the carb, head gasket, crankshaft seal. The other could be a clogged low speed and idle circuit. Since you just got the engine done I would double check the carburetor. You do want to make sure that it is set right and that it is clean. Check everything properly again and check for airleaks….
Dwight Coleman there are usually only a few possibilities if it only runs with the choke. One cause could be an air leak on the carb, head gasket, crankshaft seal. The other could be a clogged low speed and idle circuit.
This is because the engine is sucking in the air leaning it out to the point it will not run unless choked. If you want to set your weed eater well, you need to set the choke to the on position and pull the starter rope not more than six times.
Why does my lawn mower only run with the choke on?
Lawn Mower: Only Runs With The Choke On If your lawn mower only runs with the choke on, check the carburetor. Our repair and symptom guide will help you identify the problem and how to fix it. If you need specific repair instructions related to your model, refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer.
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.