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Old 09-15-2020, 11:14 AM   #18
Big hammer
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Default Re: Wisdom of Stopping Engine by Choking It Out

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Originally Posted by ericr View Post
is this practice harmful to the engine in any way? Sure makes re-starting easier, though.....
I pull the choke and release it after 2 turn overs and it's running! IMO you might have issues that need you attention if your having problems starting. When my grandsons 1/4 midgets wouldn't start with 1 or2 cranks I would pull the plug and replace it, the old one I then would clean, file the ground flat, gap and it was ready. These engines where Honda 4 hp engined stock, race illegal they put out over 8 hp on a dyno ! Fun times!!
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