MM Generator - reluctant to fire up...

[mrkawasaki]

I have a nearly new 4 stroke generator (5 hours run time in its life) that is refusing to fire up in time for MM... anyone got any tips? I notice that the plug keeps oiling up pretty bad - does that mean it has too much oil in it?

Mr K

 

[Iwasgoodonce]

Sounds like the mixture is too rich. (Not enough air). Is there a spark at the plug? Unscrew it and rest the thread against the metal body (don't touch the plug or lead) and pull the starter. Can you see a spark?

 

[mrkawasaki]

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Spark is good once I have cleaned all the oil off - then it just goes and gets drownned in oil again... :-(

Mr K

 

[gibbleking]

some carbs fill up with water if they have been unused for a while,check if it can be drained.

 

[mrkawasaki]

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That rings a bell - I'll try that in the morning...

Mr K

 

[paddy01]

Could well be the carbs if it's been sat with fuel it in then the bowls may be gummed up.

Get some carb cleaner from a motor spares place and squirt it direct into the carbs then try again..

Paddy

 

[shovelon]

Could well be the carbs if it's been sat with fuel it in then the bowls may be gummed up.

Get some carb cleaner from a motor spares place and squirt it direct into the carbs then try again..

Paddy

Same thing happened with mine, and found if I don't run the generator dry, the float needle will stick open flooding the engine.

Try rapping the side of the bowl to dislodge the needle.

Terry