Choke - Cub Cadet 6X4 Shop Handbook

Chapter 7 - Kohler Engine Service Access and Fuel System

CHOKE

1. If a vehicle exhibits any of the following symp-
toms, inspect the operation of the choke:
See Figure 7.56.
Choke knob
Figure 7.56
• hard starting when the engine is cold or ambient
temperatures are low
• poor high-load performance
• rough or inconsistent idle
2. Access the engine, remove the air filter cover,
and remove the air filter.
3. Operate the choke knob (located beneath the
parking brake lever, just outboard of the opera-
tor's seat)
4. Observe the movement of the choke linkage and
the choke plate within the air horn of the carbu-
retor. See Figure 7.57.
Choke plate
Figure 7.57
5. If the choke does not open and close completely
with the operation of the knob, the cable may be
adjusted: See Figure 7.58.
Choke cable
• Loosen the clamp that secures the choke cable
to the governor bracket using a 5/16" wrench.
• Shift the cable as necessary to achieve proper
reaction of the choke plate to the control knob.
• Tighten the clamp screw.
• Re-check the operation.
6. If the choke cable does not have full travel, look
for and correct any of the following conditions:
• Confirm that the cable routing does not place it
in a bind.
• Confirm that the cable housing is not damaged
(burned, chafed, or kinked).
• Confirm that the cable core is not corroded.
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Choke arm
Figure 7.58