DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the choke lever on Honda small engines, commonly found in Honda lawn mowers, riding tractors, zero-turn radius mowers, pressure washers, generators, log splitters, and snow blowers. The most common reason for replacing the choke lever is if it is worn out, broken, or lost.
All of the information in this choke lever replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
Tools used: socket wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you begin this repair, make sure the engine has cooled remove the wire and boot from the spark plug and turn off the fuel valve.
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Your first step is to remove the wingnut to release the air filter cover and pull the cover off.
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Next, remove the second wingnut securing the air filter and slide the filter off the mounting bolt.
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Use a socket to remove the mounting nuts and bolt securing the air filter housing and pull the housing off along with the breather tube.
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Lift off the old choke lever if still intact.
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Install the new choke lever by positioning it on the carburetor. reposition the air filter housing and insert the breather tube into the valve cover.
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Secure the housing with the bolt and nuts.
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Align the air filter on the mounting bolt then secure it with the wingnut.
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Position the air filter cover and secure the wingnut.
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You can now turn the fuel valve back on and reattach the spark plug wire and boot.