ok i have a 70 hp blueband, but im not sure what this is for,looks like an old choke knob
S shebwilly Seaman Apprentice Joined Jun 19, 2011 Messages 35 Jul 2, 2011 #1 ok i have a 70 hp blueband, but im not sure what this is for,looks like an old choke knob
L Laddies Banned Joined Sep 10, 2004 Messages 12,218 Jul 2, 2011 #2 Re: what is this (pic) Choke knob
S shebwilly Seaman Apprentice Joined Jun 19, 2011 Messages 35 Jul 2, 2011 #3 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
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 Vice Admiral Joined Jul 29, 2008 Messages 5,057 Jul 2, 2011 #4 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.
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.
B BlairWhitney Cadet Joined Jun 27, 2011 Messages 17 Jul 2, 2011 #5 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
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
fstorm08 Senior Chief Petty Officer Joined Aug 2, 2010 Messages 686 Jul 2, 2011 #6 Re: what is this (pic) shebwilly said: so if i need to choke the motor to start it i have to take the whole cover off ....... bad design Click to expand... Good Info. Thank you
Re: what is this (pic) shebwilly said: so if i need to choke the motor to start it i have to take the whole cover off ....... bad design Click to expand... Good Info. Thank you
ajgraz Lieutenant Commander Joined Mar 1, 2010 Messages 1,858 Jul 2, 2011 #7 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.
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.
