Choke Plate

Check choke plate for free movement by depressing with finger. Ensure choke valve is almost closed completely when ambient temperature is below 77°F (25°C) and engine is cold. Ensure choke valve-to-carburetor bore clearance is set to specifications shown in CHOKE PLATE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS table. See Fig 1 .

CHOKE PLATE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature: °F (°C)		Clearance: In. (mm)
Samurai
77 (25)		.004-.023 (.10-.60)
104 (40)		.05-.11 (1.3-2.8)

Fig 1: Checking Choke Plate Clearance Specification

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If clearance is not to specification, remove air cleaner. Check strangler spring, choke piston and choke linkage operation. Lubricate linkage and choke plate as necessary. DO NOT remove riveted choke lever guide.
If clearance is still out of specification, remove carburetor and remove idle-up actuator from carburetor. Turn fast idle cam counterclockwise and insert a pin into holes on cam and bracket to lock cam in place. With cam locked in this position, bend the choke lever up or down as necessary. See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Adjusting Choke Lever

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