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Patrick L. · 09-18-2020, 10:27 AM

I don't have much of an issue with shutting down by choking, but, I have to ask why.

That doesn't make sense to me. On a cold start the choke is pulled anyway, so why pull it twice. To shut the engine down I give a twist to the key, its easier.

09-18-2020, 10:27 AM	#33
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Wisdom of Stopping Engine by Choking It Out I don't have much of an issue with shutting down by choking, but, I have to ask why. That doesn't make sense to me. On a cold start the choke is pulled anyway, so why pull it twice. To shut the engine down I give a twist to the key, its easier.