Throttle
Lever
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The throttle lever controls engine speed.
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Moving the throttle lever in the directions
shown makes the engine run slower or
faster.
LEVER
SLOW
Figure 4- Throttle Lever
Engine
Switch
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The engine switch enables and disables the ignition system.
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The engine switch must be in the ON position for the engine to run,
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Turning the engine switch to the OFF position stops the engine.
ENGINE SWITCH
OFF
Figure 5- Engine Switch
Choke Lever
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The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in the carburetor.
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The CLOSE position enriches the fuel mixture for starting a cold engine.
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The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for operation after starting,
and for restarting a warm engine.
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Some engine applications use a remotely-mounted choke control rather than the
engine-mounted choke lever shown here.
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