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Table of Contents
Control Plate
Twin Cylinder Engine Service Manual
February 2017 - Digital Edition
CONTROL PLATE (THROTTLE AND CHOKE)
Linkages and Springs
Introduction: The control plate and the governor control the carburetor with linkages and springs.
Operation
Choke Linkage: Connects the choke override lever to the choke pivot on the control plate. It is located on the
number one cylinder side of the carburetor. The upper end of the link has a quick clip for easy carburetor removal.
The choke linkage is longer than the throttle linkage, and has multiple bends (Figure 6).
Choke Spring: Located behind the control plate, it assists in opening the choke. Connects to the pivot arm and
xed anchor on the control plate, approximate length is 2.44 in. (61.98 Nm) (Figure 7).
Figure 6
Figure 7