Should choke be up or down on quad?
The lever type choke should be in the down position during normal operation. To use the choke to start a cold engine, lift up on the lever to turn the choke on. Once the engine has warmed up, return the lever to the down position.
How does a choke work on an ATV?
By creating a richer fuel to air ratio, the engine has more gas to stay running. Once the engine is warmed up though, it won’t need the extra fuel. You shouldn’t ride or rev the ATV while the choke is on. Wait for the engine to warm up, turn the choke off, and then you can ride.
Why does my car only run on choke?
A split in the air intake boot or a vacuum line, or a loose clamp holding the intake boot to the carb or engine will allow additional air to flow into the carburetor. This excess of air overwhelms the amount of fuel in the carb and creates an overly lean mixture.
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.
Can a choke be used on a cold engine?
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. You would use it to start a cold engine.
By creating a richer fuel to air ratio, the engine has more gas to stay running. Once the engine is warmed up though, it won’t need the extra fuel. You shouldn’t ride or rev the ATV while the choke is on. Wait for the engine to warm up, turn the choke off, and then you can ride.
Why does an engine only run on choke?
An internal combustion engine needs a precise mixture of fuel and air to run properly. When the engine is cold, it needs slightly more fuel in the fuel/air mixture for it to start, which is what the choke does. The choke increases the amount of fuel in the mixture, creating a richer mixture.
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.
How do you open choke on cold engine?
To open the choke to start a cold engine, pull up on the switch so it is sticking straight out, 90 degrees from its starting position. Once the engine is warmed up, return the switch to its original position. Here I will answer some of the most common choke related questions I get.