Key ring choke?

[The Phantom]

I have an older (1980) 2 hp Evinrude that has what looks like a keyring attached to the choke pull. That is, you pull the ring to set the choke. It works fine, but why a ring and not just a knob? Is something supposed to be attched to it?

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Key ring choke?

The 1980 2hp incorporates a choke lever which looks like a piece of white nylon plastic material. It does not have a knob on the end such as the larger engines, but rather has indentations that the operator can grab onto.<br /><br />If that plastic arm is sticking out, I'd assume that someone simply drilled into it and afixed that ring for some purpose.<br /><br />The OMC part number is 314147. You can use this number to view that item at your local dealership.

 

[The Phantom]

Re: Key ring choke?

Thanks, Joe!<br /><br />It looks like the previous owner did such a neat job adding it that I assumed it was like that from the factory.<br /><br />My brother insisted it was there so he could keep the little motor on his keyring ...