Which Choke Symbol Is On Or Off On Your Lawn Equipment? | LawnCareGrandpa.com

If you find it difficult to identify the “on” and “off” positions of a choke switch, you are not alone. Sometimes, it could take a light turning on to be able to tell if a switch is turned on or off, but in the case of a choke without a bulb, what would the indicator be? Which symbol on a choke is on or off?The choke symbol is in the on position restricting air into the engine when the lever points to an angled or horizontal line. This can also be designated by the words ‘Choke’, ‘Full Choke’, or ‘Start’. When the choke is off or disengaged the lever points to a vertical line or the word ‘Run’.There is a lot more to know about how a choke works and what these symbols or words mean. The concept is not hard to grasp, so read through the rest of this article and you will know all you need to know about small engine chokes.ContentsWhat Position Is ‘Choke On’?It can be confusing for those not very familiar with mower or trimmer engines to know what the use of a choke is for and what the pos...