choke
A choke is a part that helps a car start by making the engine run richer (more fuel) when it’s cold or idle. It closes off some air so the engine can start easier.
A choke is a device in carbureted engines that restricts airflow to enrich the fuel mixture when starting or idling at low RPM.
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"...open the hood and then stick a finger down to get the choke to open up and get unstuck and then so you're going to school smelling like gas..."
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"...but once she feathered the choke just a hair, it'd clear its throat and hum like a senior."
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"...you've still got the foot starter and you've got to work the choke and you've got to all the stuff..."
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