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Answers : Technology

What is the choke for on an gas motor ?

You may think im noob but heres my question, What is the choke for on an gas motor ? Like on the lawn mower, you put on choke to start it, but what it is actually doing?

Thanks!!

2 answers	Answer it!

Oct 24, 2009. 7:12 PM

Padlock says:

Basically, it restricts the flow of air in the carburetor, which alters the air-to-fuel ratio inside the engine (making it higher). This makes it easier to start.