How does a plunger style choke work?
The way they work is the choke plunger covers a passage in the carb body that when the plunger is raised it allows fuel to flow through the passage. When the choke is off the plunger seals up that passage. You must make sure you completely seal that passage in the body so fuel can not flow.
Why is my choke cable stuck?
Most commonly, a stuck throttle results from debris getting caught between the throttle tube and handlebar that makes it sticky. Another common cause is when the throttle cable gets stuck in the open position and doesn’t release when you let go of the throttle.
How do you remove a choke cable from a car?
To remove the carb end of the choke cable you’ll need to remove the right hand side engine cowl and find the carb box mounted on top of the engine. Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the two screws at either end. Once these are free the top can be removed although it can sometimes need a little effort.
Where does the choke Cable go on a scooter?
Since the carb end is released you can now pull the choke lever beyond the frame and disconnect it from the wire. Remove the old choke cable and feed it through the hole in the frame. Fit the new choke cable through the frame hole and make sure the end with a loop in it is outside the frame.
How do you replace choke on Vespa scooter?
Thread the choke cable through the carb box, and hook it on to the carb hook. Test to make sure the carb hook is all the way released when the choke lever is pushed all the way in, and out when out. If all is well, replace the filter and the carb top.
What kind of plunger do you use for a sink?
Try a Drain Plunger Robert Daly/Getty Images. Two types of drain plungers are common for home use: the cup plunger, and the flange plunger (also called a toilet plunger). For working in sinks, showers, and tubs, use a cup plunger.