SERVICE INFORMATION
HRR216PKA
2-16
CHOKE CONTROL SYSTEM (ACS)
With the engine cold,
remove the paper
element and check
the choke valve.
Remove the carburetor. Turn
and hold the choke arm in the
choke CLOSED position
(K8 only). Push the choke
valve open, and let it go.
Check that the choke valve
snaps back to the choke
CLOSED position.
K8 MODEL
SHOWN
Inspect the choke control
assembly linkage for smooth
operation. If it operates
properly, replace the
thermowax (
.
CHOKE
CONTROL
ASSEMBLY
THERMOWAX
ASSEMBLY
CHOKE
CONTROL
LINKAGE
Partially or
totally open
Normal
Abnormal
Replace the carburetor
(
).
Start the engine and
check to see if the
choke opens within
3 minutes.
Allow the engine to cool. Push
the choke valve open and
release it. The choke should
open smoothly and snap
closed when released.
Replace the carburetor
assembly (
) and the
).
Opens too
slowly or
does not
open
Hard to
move
Closed
Check that the choke control assembly is installed correctly.
The choke lever tab may be on the wrong side of the choke
lever post, which will prevent the choke from opening. This
problem can occur if the carburetor is installed when the
engine is still warm (K8 model shown).
CHOKE LEVER TAB
CARBURETOR CHOKE
LEVER POST
K8 MODEL SHOWN
Normal
Remove the carburetor and inspect
the choke control assembly linkage
for smooth operation (K8 only)
(
). If it operates properly,
replace the thermowax assembly
(
Visually inspect for wax leaks.
Measure the retracted length and
confirm it is more than 21.5 mm.
Apply Hondabond HT to the base of
the thermowax during installation
(
CHOKE
CONTROL
ASSEMBLY
THERMOWAX
ASSEMBLY
CHOKE
CONTROL
LINKAGE
Normal
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