Choke cable on Honda Rancher

[Fatcatbuster]

Its cold here in Maine. My choke cable always sticks open on my rancher ive tried all of the "tricks" to keep it working with little success. Anyone having the same trouble. New cable didnt work.Lube didnt work, there isnt any kinks in it. Anyone got suggestions? When its warm it works fine.

[hubbard]

it's possible the the fuel enrichment plunger is sticking in the carb.water has a way  of getting past the rubber boot and into  the hole the plunger works in. take it out of the carb and inspect for white aluminum oxidation , rust from the return spring or dirt.. clean this area good , oil the plunger and see if it works free. as a last resort , remove the o ring on the plunger.

[Old Syko]

Hubbard's probably right.  Friend of mine had the same trouble a while back with his Kodiak(same carb set up).  I pulled the plunger out and cleaned up the corosion from the port and the rust from the spring.  I then gave everything a very very light coat of dielectric silicone which resists both rust and corosion.  Worked like a champ ever since.  Guys that have had this problem suggest you clean this thing out at least once a year or more if you use them like we do.

[Fatcatbuster]

Thanks for the reply. i wish i had looked at my post before i went to the
Honda Dealer.I probably  would have looked a little closer myself.He did say the same thing you guys did, and showed me the
old parts 150$ later. But while the Wheeler was there it happed come home wearing  a new  2500 Warn Winch and a good tune up.. Now if i could just get stuck! Thanks