what is this (pic)

shebwilly

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ok i have a 70 hp blueband, but im not sure what this is for,looks like an old choke knob
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shebwilly

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Re: what is this (pic)

so if i need to choke the motor to start it i have to take the whole cover off ....... bad design
 

bktheking

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Re: what is this (pic)

Round unit beside it is the electric choke, the manual one was meant as a backup in case the electric failed, good design actually.
 

BlairWhitney

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Re: what is this (pic)

looks just like my 1976 70hp merc. On the inside of your cover there should be a pull rope. If your battery dies the manual choke and pull rope will get you back to shore
 

ajgraz

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Re: what is this (pic)

Have never had to manual start mine, hope I never have to.

I have had to use the manual choke once when the plastic arm on the electric choke solenoid plunger broke.
 
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