GT550 CHOKE

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GT550 CHOKE

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Trust me i feel stupid asking this but I have a 74 Gt550 and im confussed about which position is on. I have had this bike only a two months i was told lever down is choke off is this correct.

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Re: GT550 CHOKE

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Have a read of the owners manual
https://www.oldjapanesebikes.com/mraxl_ ... /index.php
See photo down is choke on
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As a reminder, it won't start from cold without it, it won't run when warm with it.

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UP DUDE ON, OPP TO A KETTLE
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Re: GT550 CHOKE

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The pic is old photo of the origanal red baron
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Ray
The lever has START & RUN stamped on it with an arrow pointing the way to press it :)

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Re: GT550 CHOKE

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Evening all - yes I believe pushing down on choke lever actuates the chokes. That said anyone understand why mine does n't seem to stay engaged when I let it go ??
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It doesn't stay down unless you hold it. Well, the chokes on mine don't - that way they can't stick, or go on while riding.
Not really difficult to hold that down while you press the button is it? :?
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Re: GT550 CHOKE

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Two strokes require a very rich mixture to start but as soon as the motor runs it's the opposite and should be turned off ASAP.
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