1989 Mariner 25hp EL question about choke solenoid

SteveVT

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The choke solenoid on my '89 Mariner 25hp # 0C154840 is shot. I'd like to start this motor in a tank to see if it is runnable at all before spending $80 for that part. The motor also has an adjustable manual choke.

The solenoid opens or closes a very small port to air on top of the carburetor mixing chamber by pushing or withdrawing a rubber plug. My question is, in the normal (un-choked) running position, is that port closed or open?

I can either block it, or leave it open and use the manual choke to test start, I just want to know which.

Thanks for your help.
 

SteveVT

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Found the answer. Normal running = open.

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