What to do if your engine only runs on choke?
An engine that only runs on choke is a common complaint, especially among dirt bike and ATV owners. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.
Why does my Honda lawn mower only run with choke on?
An engine needs the correct ratio of air to fuel to run. If it only runs with the amount of air entering the carb reduced there there are two possibilities. 2) there is not enough fuel in the mix entering the engine.
Why does my Stihl Chainsaw only run when choke is on?
Has been running fine for the last couple of weeks. Then, one day I go to use it, and it just won’t idle unless I push the choke on. Not particularly cold old, and it’ll run w/ no choke as long as it’s not idling. So, I’m thinking it’s bad/old cruddy gas which has clogged a port in the carb.
Why does my motor scooter keep idling?
An intake leak really messes up the air/fuel ratio on your scooter and this can cause idling issues or worse, piston damage. TOP TIP: The first place to check would be the rubber intake hose (boot) which passes fuel from your carburetor to the cylinder head.
What happens when you turn off the choke on an engine?
The choke increases the amount of fuel in the mixture, creating a richer mixture. This allows the engine to function at its best until it has warmed up enough to run on its normal operating fuel mixture. At that point the choke is turned off and the engine runs with a leaner fuel/air mixture.
An intake leak really messes up the air/fuel ratio on your scooter and this can cause idling issues or worse, piston damage. TOP TIP: The first place to check would be the rubber intake hose (boot) which passes fuel from your carburetor to the cylinder head.
What happens if you have an intake leak on a scooter?
An intake leak really messes up the air/fuel ratio on your scooter and this can cause idling issues or worse, piston damage. TOP TIP: The first place to check would be the rubber intake hose (boot) which passes fuel from your carburetor to the cylinder head. Rubber Intake hose (boot) – the first place to check!