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<blockquote data-quote="kofkorn" data-source="post: 359056" data-attributes="member: 7076"><p>Ok, there's probably your problem. The choke really only works when the motor is turning over. It is a solenoid valve that opens a small line that bypasses the carburetor and dumps extra fuel into the system. The fuel pump only works when the motor is turning, so the choke only works when the motor is turning too. It doesn't matter how long you hold the choke when the key is off, your motor isn't getting any extra fuel until it starts cranking.</p><p></p><p>My cold motor startup procedure is to advance the throttle a little (usually no more than 1/3). Press and hold the choke key in while turning it. When the motor fires, I release the key and choke. Each time the motor sneezes or starts to slow down, I push in the choke key for a second or two again. As the motor warms over the next 10-15 seconds or so, I use the choke less and less. Usually after 15 secs, the motor is running on it's own and I'll adjust the throttle as necessary to keep a high idle.</p><p></p><p>It sounds like you probably aren't choking your motor at all if you only press the choke when the key is off. </p><p></p><p>Try that and see what you get. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kofkorn, post: 359056, member: 7076"] Ok, there's probably your problem. The choke really only works when the motor is turning over. It is a solenoid valve that opens a small line that bypasses the carburetor and dumps extra fuel into the system. The fuel pump only works when the motor is turning, so the choke only works when the motor is turning too. It doesn't matter how long you hold the choke when the key is off, your motor isn't getting any extra fuel until it starts cranking. My cold motor startup procedure is to advance the throttle a little (usually no more than 1/3). Press and hold the choke key in while turning it. When the motor fires, I release the key and choke. Each time the motor sneezes or starts to slow down, I push in the choke key for a second or two again. As the motor warms over the next 10-15 seconds or so, I use the choke less and less. Usually after 15 secs, the motor is running on it's own and I'll adjust the throttle as necessary to keep a high idle. It sounds like you probably aren't choking your motor at all if you only press the choke when the key is off. Try that and see what you get. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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