How to Check Your Choke
How to Check Your Choke
Take the air cleaner off some morning before you start your engine.
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Look down the carburetor barrel at the choke.
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If the butterfly isn't closed step on the gas pedal a couple of times before you start the car; the valve should close.
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With the emergency brake on and the gearshift in Park or Neutral start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
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If the butterfly valve refuses to open or close try wiggling it with your finger.
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