The type of gas you use in a generator and how you care for that gas will affect its performance. Westinghouse Generators use unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and maximum ethanol content of 10%. The best type of fuel for a generator is ethanol-free fuel. Follow all safety precautions found in …
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Your generator sounds like it’s struggling to keep running. It keeps bogging down whenever there is a load placed on it. A Honda generator bogs down underload when too much load is applied, the carburetor is dirty, the fuel filter is clogged, the air filter is clogged, the choke is in the wrong position, the …
Honda generators won’t start when there isn’t sufficient air, spark, and fuel. This may be due to a lack of fuel, plugged fuel filter, clogged fuel line, dirty carburetor, plugged air filter, clogged spark arrestor, bad spark plug, faulty ignition coil, bad gas cap, or low engine oil level. Honda generators with an electric start …
You were prepared for the next power outage by having a generator on hand. However, you were not prepared for it to stop running after you got it started. A Honda generator may start and then die due to a plugged air filter, wrong choke setting, clogged fuel line, plugged fuel filter, dirty carburetor, bad …
You were able to get your generator started, but for some reason, it just won’t stay running. There are many reasons why this may happen. Keep reading and I’ll go through them. A Honda generator won’t stay running when it is overloaded; is low on engine oil; has a plugged spark arrestor, or isn’t getting …
While a generator is a great item to have on hand in case of a power outage, it doesn’t do much good when it doesn’t work right. You often don’t realize the problem until you actually need your generator. To help you quickly find your problem, I have put together charts to troubleshoot common Generac …
Not only is it important to use the right kind of gas in your generator, but it’s also important to know what can negatively affect fuel and how to care for it. A portable Generac Generator uses unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and a maximum ethanol content of 10%. When working …
You’re without power and now your generator won’t stay running. Check out my list of common problems that can keep a it from running. A Generac 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 …
You smell gas coming from your generator, but you just can’t find where it’s coming from. If you don’t initially see signs of a gas leak, it may evaporate into the air making it increasingly hard to find a wet spot left behind by a leak. A Generac generator may begin leaking from the carburetor …
A Generac generator won’t stay running and will keep shutting off when there is a lack of air or fuel flow to the engine; the low engine oil sensor is triggered, or the generator is overloaded. This may be due to a dirty air filter, incorrect choke setting, empty fuel tank, plugged fuel tank vent, …