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Generator only starts if I spray starting fluid
Posted on 9/1/21 at 10:22 pm
Posted on 9/1/21 at 10:22 pm
Only starts if I spray starting fluid in the air intake. Starts right up and runs continuously til gas is out.
Any thoughts on what could be wrong?
Any thoughts on what could be wrong?
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Posted on 9/1/21 at 10:28 pm to lsu xman
Gotta be a fuel supply problem. Have you cleaned/replaced the carb?
Posted on 9/1/21 at 10:30 pm to finchmeister08
Yeah it wouldn't run last yr. I replaced the carb and didnt touch the fuel lines and sparks plug.
Starts on one pull.
Starts on one pull.
This post was edited on 9/1/21 at 10:31 pm
Posted on 9/1/21 at 10:32 pm to lsu xman
You replaced the carb last year? Did you leave the gas in it? The jet is probably partially clogged…
Posted on 9/1/21 at 10:34 pm to lsu xman
Needs the carb cleaned.
Posted on 9/1/21 at 10:58 pm to lsu xman
Check the little screen/filter at the beginning of the fuel line - in the tank.
Sometimes the plastic breaks down, or they get clogged from other debris.
Sometimes the plastic breaks down, or they get clogged from other debris.
Posted on 9/1/21 at 11:08 pm to lsu xman
Since you can get it started see if running some Berrymans or Seafoam through a tank of gas will help it out. Likely need to get in there and clean out the jet good though.
Posted on 9/2/21 at 1:36 am to finchmeister08
Thanks for the feedback.
I might take it apart when the electricity is back. Not taking it apart now and risk messing something up.
I might take it apart when the electricity is back. Not taking it apart now and risk messing something up.
Posted on 9/2/21 at 2:26 am to lsu xman
My buddy's generator had the same problem, we took apart the carb and cleaned the jets real good. Started up on the first pull after re-installing everything.
Posted on 9/2/21 at 7:12 am to lsu xman
You have carburetor removal denial syndrome. Can be cured by 6 beers. Fully disassemble, clean, reinstall, watch your generator work!
Posted on 9/2/21 at 7:41 am to lsu xman
Did you leave ethanol gas in it to sit without a stabilizer? My bet is a clogged jet.
Posted on 9/2/21 at 8:10 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
You have carburetor removal denial syndrome
I caught this disease years ago. As stated, there is a cure.
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