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DownHome    40

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Working on my newly acquired 855. When I pull out on choke I get the picture below. When I push it back in it stays in the same position. Do I need to replace choke cable? Thanks.

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WNYPCRepair    1,875

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Check that the metal coil/tube isn't moving when you move the lever.  It may be slipping

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DownHome    40

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Upon further investigation this is what I've found. Almost looks like the coil / tubing was burnt

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WNYPCRepair    1,875

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You will need a new cable. I can't think of any way to reliably repair that

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DownHome    40

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Where is the best place to purchase a new one? I'm a newbie to WH so I'm looking for reliable parts dealer. Thanks.

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WNYPCRepair    1,875

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Your part number is 5170. It is supposedly replaced by 102118. Google toro 102118, there is one on Amazon, Jack's small engines, and ebay (which is where I found the new part number, but it is almost double the price of the one on Amazon and Jack's. There are more, those are just a few I found.

Maybe someone here can confirm the new part number.

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roadapples    6,981

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I just purchased a universal choke cable at Lowes for $7 if you can switch the handle. Looks simple enough... and   :WRS:

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gwest_ca-(File Mod)    10,496

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Check the ground between the engine block and the battery negative cable. If it goes bad the current will use the throttle and choke cables as grounds and they can't handle the current without getting hot.

Perhaps you could move the negative battery cable to one of the engine mounting bolts. The starter is the largest electrical load the system will see. Then add a ground from there to the metal chassis for the lighter loads.

 

Garry

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ol550    827

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Battery acid got it. Have seen it before the coils rot away and the plactic liner gets streached and pulls apart.

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