How to fix generator choke. The electric choke was replaced and appears to function but the linkage to the float butterfly keeps slipping off or past the end of the choke linkage. Before starting, check the fuel level and oil. How To Fix A Choke On A Generator? Manually holding the choke helps start the generator, indicating a choke control failure. Any thoughts would helpful. A malfunctioning choke can cause the engine to run rough or even stall. Now that it’s running, you go to take it off choke to half-choke, or from half-choke to open and it stalls. If the choke is stuck in the open position, it will prevent the generator from starting. When the engine starts the choke butterfly will not open causing the engine to run poorly. The choke activates but won't pull the butterfly closed thereby causing the engine to crank excessively before firing. Have tried replacing the choke solenoid and the controller. qlc enpxq nibu ibq qmjmny gnkna nkezz sqmkc mrb gxic