Checking Choke Assembly for Distortion
Remove choke assembly from engine and cool in water at 70-75°F. After cooling, extend choke rod for zero clearance between choke lever and housing. In this position, choke coil hook should contact rod end. If coil does not contact rod, coil has been distorted and new Choke Assembly, Part No. 2658398, should be installed. If coil not distorted rework coil hook as follows: