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Generac generator problem
Posted by TigerDat on 4/19/14 at 12:10 pm00
Ok so tried running my 17500 generac today. After charging the battery I hit the starter and it cranked up and sounded like it was going to run of the stand then shut down a second later.
Anyone konw what can cause this?
Anyone konw what can cause this?
Generators and ATV's are completely different animals. ATV has a much more complicated fuel system to deal with transient throttle while the generator's is simple and optimized for steady-state running. Drain all of the fuel you can from the generator (including the fuel bowl under the carb), partially refill it with fresh fuel and a dose of something like Techron, and try running it again. Hook it up to a load that will make the generator work from light to as heavy as the wattage rating will support(fans, heaters, power tools, etc). I store my generator as empty as I can when I know it will not be used and covered. During the season when I expect a storm that might knock out power for more than a few hours I fill it half way with Top Tier 89 oct and a heavy dosage of Sta-bil.
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Generators and ATV's are completely different animals. ATV has a much more complicated fuel system to deal with transient throttle while the generator's is simple and optimized for steady-state running. Drain all of the fuel you can from the generator (including the fuel bowl under the carb), partially refill it with fresh fuel and a dose of something like Techron, and try running it again. Hook it up to a load that will make the generator work from light to as heavy as the wattage rating will support(fans, heaters, power tools, etc). I store my generator as empty as I can when I know it will not be used and covered. During the season when I expect a storm that might knock out power for more than a few hours I fill it half way with Top Tier 89 oct and a heavy dosage of Sta-bil.
I couldn't have said it any better.
The only thing I'd add is to "toe tag" your cans of fuel documenting date filled and how much/what kind of fuel stabilizer/preservative.
re: Generac generator problemPosted by RainChance0 on 4/19/14 at 4:39 pm to Clames
Seafoam is the best thing since sliced bread. I run it in everything, including my diesel pickup.
re: Generac generator problemPosted by Clames on 4/19/14 at 6:51 pm to RainChance0
Seafoam is good for routine use for maintenance, a few ounces to a few gallons. Techron is a PEA-based cleaner that is much more effective against existing fuel system varnish.
Storing fuel is not the brightest thing you can do if your in tornado country I understand but a hurricane? You know it's coming go get fuel, heck you can get it a week before if it misses use it in your car. Fu&k ethanol
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