When starting the P-6 what position should the choke lever be in?

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When starting the P-6 what position should the choke lever be in?

Explanation:
Choke control adjusts the air–fuel mix to help a cold engine start. When starting a P-6, you want a richer mixture, so you close the choke fully during cranking. Once the engine catches and runs smoothly, you open the choke to return toward a normal air flow. Keeping it closed after starting can cause a too-rich mix and rough running, while opening too soon makes starting harder. So the correct sequence is to have the choke fully closed for starting, then open it once the engine has started reliably.

Choke control adjusts the air–fuel mix to help a cold engine start. When starting a P-6, you want a richer mixture, so you close the choke fully during cranking. Once the engine catches and runs smoothly, you open the choke to return toward a normal air flow. Keeping it closed after starting can cause a too-rich mix and rough running, while opening too soon makes starting harder. So the correct sequence is to have the choke fully closed for starting, then open it once the engine has started reliably.

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