When does a Harley Davidson run on the choke?
It runs on the choke but not when the choke is pushed in. The choke circuit is a separate feed than the other jets and that’s why it is doing that.
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.
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.
It runs on the choke but not when the choke is pushed in. The choke circuit is a separate feed than the other jets and that’s why it is doing that.
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.
What happens if you leave the choke on while running?
Leaving the choke on while operating will result in excessive fuel consumption, irregular engine power performance and eventually may even damage the engine. 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.
Why does my Honda engine only run when choke is on?
Today we are Working on the Honda WT30 Dewatering pump. This is a 3 inch pump powered by a Honda GX160. The issue with this Honda GX160 is that it only runs with the Choke on. At first I thought it was a fuel related Problem. This video series is to go about troubleshooting to see what the issue is.
When do you need to open the choke on a Honda?
But once the engine is running for a few minutes, it should run fine with the choke fully open. The choke is needed because the fuel does not evaporate completely when the engine is cold. Only gas vapor burns. Liquid gas does not.
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.
But once the engine is running for a few minutes, it should run fine with the choke fully open. The choke is needed because the fuel does not evaporate completely when the engine is cold. Only gas vapor burns. Liquid gas does not.
How long can a statr run with a choke?
Following the owners manual…pull choke, statr run with choke out for about 1 mile, choke to 1/2 run another 1 mile, and then push in choke. Following the owners manual…pull choke, statr run with choke out for about 1 mile, choke to 1/2 run another 1 mile, and then push in choke.
Why did my Harley Road King start cutting out?
Would be great for a while and suddenly start cutting out. Found a bad wire on the start relay under the seat. Harley Mechanic said that was probably not the issue but replaced the relay, changed the wire connection and hasn’t missed a beat in two years. The wire that you found that was bad on that 2002 road king under your seat…
What are the most common problems on a Harley Davidson?
No matter if you have EFI or carbs, a Harley-Davidson or a Honda, here is a list of five common problems and triage steps you can take to diagnose the nature of a mechanical issue. Even if you can’t fix it, you don’t have to blindly trust your hard-earned cash to the honesty of the nearest “reputable” mechanic.
Following the owners manual…pull choke, statr run with choke out for about 1 mile, choke to 1/2 run another 1 mile, and then push in choke. Following the owners manual…pull choke, statr run with choke out for about 1 mile, choke to 1/2 run another 1 mile, and then push in choke.
Why does the choke open on my EZGO?
The cart runs only if the choke is kept on throughout the runtime due to sediment accumulation in the carburetor. EZGO golf cart The cart shows signs of poor gas economy because the choke opens only partly.
What kind of choke does a golf cart use?
Golf carts make use of a mechanical choke as they don’t support fuel injection. The exact location of the choke depends on the brand, model and year of the golf cart.