Choke Lever Replacement (196cc Gasoline Engine)

Updated 2 years ago by Juan Velez

This covers all Champion Power Equipment models featuring a 196cc gasoline engine:

Read all instructions carefully and completely before performing service.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
DO NOT make any adjustments to the generator without first stopping the engine and disconnecting the spark plug wire.
Burns from hot parts — let the engine cool completely before touching hot parts.
Injury from moving parts
To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when working around gasoline. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from all fuel‐related parts.

Locate the air filter box (black rectangular box to the left of the recoil starter).
Release the upper and lower wire clips on the cover and remove it.
Remove the foam filter element and plastic grid from the air filter box.
Loosen the nut on the lower, back side of the air box. It does not need to be fully removed.
Remove the two 6 mm flange nuts that hold the air cleaner box to the carburetor.
Remove the air box from the studs and push it slightly to the left.
Lift the choke lever off of its holding pivot.
Install the new replacement choke lever. Set the small pin of the lever into the ling slot on the choke butterfly rotating plate.
Position the sealing gasket between the carburetor and the air cleaner box.
Align the air cleaner box over the carburetor studs. Make certain the retaining tab covers the choke lever and will not allow it to lift away from its pivot stud.
Visual
See below.
Place the two 6 mm flange nuts on to the studs and tighten firmly.
Tighten the nut on the lower back side of the air box.
Reinstall the plastic grid into the air box and place the foam filter inside.
Place the air filter cover in position and hook and lock the upper and lower wire clips.