When the generator bogs down, it’s important to find the problem to avoid damaging the generator or the items being powered by it. Champion generators bog down and run rough under load when too much load is applied for the size of the generator, the carburetor is dirty, the fuel filter is clogged, the air …
Generators
You know you have a fuel leak when you see a puddle of gas or smell strong gas fumes coming from your generator. I’ve listed the items to check to help you find the location of the leak. A Champion generator may begin leaking gas from the carburetor due to a worn carburetor bowl gasket …
Routine maintenance is required to keep your generator performing at its best and minimize issues. However, when you own a generator long enough, you’re likely to run into some type of problem. To help you quickly find the cause of your problem so you can fix it, I have put together tables to troubleshoot common …
Your generator is typically your only source of power when you need it. I’ve put together a list of items to check when you run into a problem with your generator shutting off. A Predator generator starts then dies due to an empty fuel tank, plugged fuel filter, dirty carburetor, clogged fuel line, bad gas …
You smell gas coming from your generator most likely indicating you have a fuel leak. I have listed the most common places for a leak to develop because it can be hard to find a leak especially if any signs of the leak have already evaporated. A Pulsar generator may begin leaking gas from the …
You can smell gas coming from your generator or you found a small puddle under it, but you just can’t find a leak. I have put together the most common places a generator will leak gas. A Predator generator may begin leaking gas from the carburetor due to a worn carburetor bowl gasket, stuck float, …
When it seems like you’re not getting good power from your engine and it begins to run sluggish and bog down, it’s important to find the cause and repair it to prevent potential serious damage. Predator generators bog down and run rough under load due to more load than the generator can handle, a dirty …
While keeping your generator well-maintained by performing routine maintenance can help minimize problems, when you own a generator long enough you can expect to run into problems due to wear from normal usage. To help you quickly find the cause of your problem so you can fix it, I have put together tables to troubleshoot …
Your generator was running fine, but now it shuts off and won’t stay running. A generator starts and then dies due to an empty fuel tank, plugged fuel filter, dirty carburetor, clogged fuel line, bad gas cap, dirty spark plug, faulty ignition coil, low engine oil level, or old gas. Wait for the engine to …
You can smell gas coming from your generator, but you’re not sure where it’s leaking. It can be difficult to find a leak especially if gas has already evaporated into the air leaving no wet spots indicating a leak. A generator may begin leaking gas from the carburetor due to a worn carburetor bowl gasket …