BF30A part identification-Muffler Cover area (see pic)

[Tall Pine]

This is a diagram for a 2001 BF30A Muffler Cover area. On my engine the linkage on part #9 is totally disengaged, not connected anywhere. But looking around I am 99% certain it connects on a part of the choke linkage (theres no other place this linkage could terminate). The activation of the manual choke would move this part #9 in and out of part #8. It appears to be a sensor influenced by the choke setting.

edit: Another diagram labels the part as a remote choke solenoid assembly. My engine started its life with a previous owner as a remote control setup on a pontoon boat. Previous owner then converted it from a remote to a deluxe tiller handle and put it on a jon boat, that I recently purchased. Now my question is: for a tiller handle setup with the manual choke lever (2001 model), should this part#9 be connected, or left dis-connected from the choke linkage since it is no longer a remote setup?

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[hondadude]

It connects into part number 40 which is on part number 26 on the carburator muffler plate number 37 on this web site page. http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Honda/Outboard%20Engine/2001/BF30A1%20LRSA%20MARINE%20ENGINE%2C%20JPN%2C%20VIN%23%20BAWS-3210001%20TO%20BAWS-3219999/CARBURETOR/parts.html


It operates the choke when you depress the key switch (push to choke) or when you raise the fast idle lever all the way up when you have your key switch turned on.

If your motor was converted to tiller steering, then it will have no function since you manually pull the choke out to activate the choke.

Mike