Pull the throttle into the choke position.
Locate the throttle lever. It may be next to the seat on the left side. Many throttles are identifiable because they indicate speed by a picture of a rabbit and turtle. Move the throttle lever so it engages the choke.
Where’s the choke on a riding lawn mower?
The choke on a lawnmower is usually on the left-hand side of your riding mower. Often accompanied by pictures to indicate fast or slow, using the choke is simple. All you need to do is move the lever. Whether you should open or close the choke depends on your riding mower.
How do you start a flooded riding lawn mower?
How to Unflood a Lawnmower
Pull off the spark plug wire and unscrew the spark plug with a spark plug wrench. Crank the engine a few times while the plug is out to draw air through the carburetor and dry it out.Replace the plug, turn off the choke and crank the engine.
How do you start a choke on a riding lawn mower?
How to Start a Riding Lawn Mower?
Sit firmly on the seat.Start the Engine.Press the Brakes.Engage the Parking Brake.Put the Gear to Neutral.Pull the Throttle onto Choke Position.Insert the Ignition Key.Turn the Key to the Right hand side/Clockwise.
Should you start a lawn mower at full throttle?
Lawn equipment (including lawn mowers, lawn tractors, and even trimmers and blowers) is designed to run at full throttle to give the best performance. Your blade will turn faster at higher throttling, which is essential to proper cutting.
Where is the choke on John Deere riding mower?
Where is the choke on a John Deere? Move the throttle located to the left of the steering wheel into the choke position if the engine is cold. Move it into the half-speed position if the engine is warm. Some models of riding mowers have a choke knob instead of a choke position on the throttle.
How do you start a riding lawn mower without a choke?
If the engine is not cold, do not use the choke. Position the throttle lever between the fast and slow position. Most throttles have a picture of a rabbit for fast and a picture of a turtle for slow. Insert the riding mower ignition key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the right.
What happens if choke is left on?
Leaving the choke on for too long will cause unnecessary engine wear and waste fuel. This is also bad for the environment. The choke is mainly used during winter to help with starting. The engine needs its fuel to be vaporised in order to burn it.
