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A gasoline engine only needs the choke (strangler) while warming up. When the engine is fully warmed, the choke must be fully off for correct operation.
Starting Procedure with Automatic Choke 
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Operation
Here is what to expect from a choke:
Choked fully closed When Engine is Cold
Manual
- With the dashboard Choke knob pulled all the way out, the choke butterfly on the carburetor should be fully closed.
- In normal operation, only when the engine is cold should the choke be partially closed (knob pulled out)
Automatic
- With engine cold, moderate temperatures, the butterfly should close 100% (open throttle slightly to 'set' it)
Choke fully open when Engine is Warmed Up
For a manual choke (cold or hot engine), with the dashboard knob pushed all the way in, the choke butterfly should be fully open
For an automatic choke (engine fully warmed up), the choke butterfly (looking down into the carb) should be fully open, as in the bottom part of this photo:
bottom: choke fully open
After warming up fully, if you manually close the choke butterfly, then the engine shouldn't idle correctly.
Choke Gradually Opens While Engine Warming Up
Manual Choke: Gradually push the knob in to open the choke butterfly. If you push it in too far, the engine may stall. If out too far, the engine "chugs" (runs rich). Experiment a little. Your goal is to make it run it's best. You will need to push the knob gradually in every 30 seconds or so until it runs well fully close (knob pushed to dash)
Automatic choke: as soon as the engine starts vacuum should pull the choke open about 1/8 inch, by the Choke pull-off diaphragm. Otherwise, the engine "loads up" (runs rich) immediately after starting and might even die again.
Adjustment
See main article: Choke Adjustment
Wiring
1972 & 1973 USA 1200 models were fitted with an automatic electric-heated choke setup.
Choke harness wire = Red
This also uses a relay so wiring is slightly complicated. You can simply connect the choke to 12V switch ignition (e.g. the ballast resistor), but using a relay that cuts power when the engine isn't running (alternator stops) is the preferred solution.
See main article: Alternator Wiring - Automatic Choke Relay
Part Numbers
B110 USA 14806-N2200 LABEL-AUTO CHOKE CONTROL
Also See
Choke Cable Carburetor Parts