I have a powermax10,000 bought 2009. Ran once than off & on.than would not start. Chk oil,chg gas,drain gas tank ,drain carb,will not fire,spark ok
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take out the spark plug and put a small amount of gas into to the cylinder and try.
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Karen: Can you be more detailed with your symptioms, please? * Was the engine running when it shut down? * Did it stop at once, like you turned off the switch, or loose power and sptit and sputter before stoppong/ * Will the engine crank with the starter when you turn the switch? First, eliminate the obvious" * Did it run out of gas? Open the tank to insure there is gas in the tank. You may need a clean stick to reach to the bottom. * Do the headlights work? * Does the starter work, or is it dead too? * Dose your mower have a fuel shutoff valve? Is it open? (handle aligned with the fuel line) * Check the parking brake: Up to start, down to run. * Also, won't start with PTO engaged. Make sure it's pushed in all the way. * Raise the seat and look for any loose wires or connection. * Make sure your battery cables are tight at both the battery and the tractor ends. It's bound to be something simple. Oh, yes: What brand and model is the motor? It will likely be a Koeler Comand Pro model, or a Kawasaki engine. Write back with the answers and if you don't find it yourself before hand, we will continue our search. Regards; Mike G.
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I have had the same problem with my brand new Husqvarna 435. I have pulled on it over a hundred times and it will not start. The local service repair center was able to start it after making carburetor adjustments. But, when I got it home, back to square one...it will not start. A real piece of junk.
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Try a bottle of premixed two stroke gas to replace any old gas - there are a few brands on the market. Check spark plug as Marvin mentioned. Clean and re-oil air filter.
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like they say: ensure the chain brake is off, close to the handle. Ensure the engine cutoff is pulled all the way out. at least 6 prime pushes. choke all the way out, then 6 pulls. then choke halfway or all the way in, and one pull - boom it runs. I just started mine today after 3 years sitting unused. Put in fresh gas and it started right up, which impressed me a lot.
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our engine is a Kohler 15.5 HP - might be a different carb, but I would bet the fuel shut-off is the same. I replaced ours because the engine would die after 10 minutes or so. 10-15 minutes later it would start and run for another 10 minutes and die. Turns out this was not the problem - it was the ignition module (provides spark to spark plug) Replaced that and it now runs fine. If you really think its a carb problem - just order a new carb and don't do a rebuild kit. Been there done that. Installed new carb and it now runs better than it ever has. 10 minute change out. With a new carb it comes complete with the fuel shut-off. Gas with ethanol seems to eat the diaphragm's up. our engine is a Kohler 15.5 HP - might be a different carb, but I would bet the fuel shut-off is the same. I replaced ours because the engine would die after 10 minutes or so. 10-15 minutes later it would start and run for another 10 minutes and die. Turns out this was not the problem - it was the ignition module (provides spark to spark plug) Replaced that and it now runs fine. If you really think its a carb problem - just order a new carb and don't do a rebuild kit. Been there done that. Installed new carb and it now runs better than it ever has. 10 minute change out. With a new carb it... » Read More our engine is a Kohler 15.5 HP - might be a different carb, but I would bet the fuel shut-off is the same. I replaced ours because the engine would die after 10 minutes or so. 10-15 minutes later it would start and run for another 10 minutes and die. Turns out this was not the problem - it was the ignition module (provides spark to spark plug) Replaced that and it now runs fine. If you really think its a carb problem - just order a new carb and don't do a rebuild kit. Been there done that. Installed new carb and it now runs better than it ever has. 10 minute change out. With a new carb it comes complete with the fuel shut-off. Gas with ethanol seems to eat the diaphragm's up. « Show Less
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Ned, I'm no mechanic, but I can tell you what happened to mine. Same problem, very hard to start and then to keep running. In a nutshell, I was using regular gasoline which in a few short months caused an air leak by eating into the seal on the carberator plate cover. You might want to check and see if you have any leakage on the bottom of the carb plate. I replaced the gasket and started using Alcohol free gasoline (which the literature says to use) and have had no futher problems. Starts easy, runs great, without the constant priming. BTW - I found that Dealers will not cover any gasoline areas under warranty.
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I had quite a hard time with mine. I took it into a professional mechanic who had to adjust it. Seemed to run fine after that. I haven't used it in months now so there's really no telling if it's still going to work. The mechanic I took it to said you need to find gasoline without ethanol and it shouldn't be more than a month old. Otherwise it wont start or run right. Of course I'm on my second saw now. The first went to hell after about 5 hours of use. Sorry, I don't trust this thing very much. Caused me lots of frustration.
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Chip, I had the same problem several times. I finally registered my unit on Broan's website and included my disappointment with the issue. I was contacted the next day by their customer service department with the phone # for their service department. I called them immediately, they pulled up my information and explained that they had identified the problem and it could be easily fixed with a replacement heater and fan element. The original unit did not start fast enough and would burn the thermal fuse, the new motor started faster and therefore the thermal fuse would not blow. The fuse is part of the heater element to prevent overheating. I explained to the rep that it was -7 outside and I didn't feel like going into the attic again to replace the unit. he explained that I could replace the part fromt he inside and it was a matter of 2 screws and a wire harness. It literally took me less than 1 minute to replace the part and it has worked better than the original since. My previous ones only lasted less than 2 weeks. I was very satisfied with Broan which is more than I can say about the big box store I bought it from. The # for the technical support department at 800-637-1453. That should solve the problem.
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Yes it is , press primer bulb few times, set lever to full choke then pull to start until it wants to start( no more then 5 times) , set to half choke pull to start it will run , let it run about 30 seconds to a minutes set lever to run , my opinion if you go through these steps and it still won't start - replace spark plug , good luck !
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i still have my brand new one that is not working....they ask me to send it to a corporated store in Miami...i am in the bahamas...I repared the first one but not this one....so I have to pay for transport to «Miami and then if it only a bad connection that I didn't find I will have to pay for the work at the shop.Hello this is a brand new generator...so I think I will have to buy another from another compagny...a tri-fuel one or gazoline one that I could change the carburator for propane with a kit...that I already did it a few times and it work good.....Pierre
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Kurt:Just check if the spark plug is the same for both those years, if so it should work. If your socket is a bit big, try a craftsman they have a thinner wall. Read every post on installation you can. I think this is about the only real option you have for a good repair.
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I replace the plugs with these last fall and I have been getting no combustion fault code. Have not figured out the problem yet, could be the plugs.Bike is a 2004 Road King Custom fuel injected.
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Hi, It depends which fault code you have. I had a pump that would'nt come on. I tested the system and found the pump seized. But the main problem was the rear air system shocks leaking causing the pump to run excessively. I replaced the rear shocks and pump.Hope this helps you.
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Gary,If your pump requires the 4500 watts for more than a split second it will not start.Joe
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should not be the one I have will start on 2nd pull with the choke check spark plug and the fire. did have to change the coil on the one I have and check the bowl on the the carb make shore its not gummed up . turn the fuel off and let it run out of gas .now if you are where its cold it will be hard to start you my have to pull on it 7 or 8 times my one will do it at about 50 f or below
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I've had the same one for three years and it always starts on the 2nd pull. I don't know how maintenance savvy you are so I'll just cover a few areas which you might look at. 1. The choke, is it left on? 2. Your air filter. Clogged, damp, any obstructions? 3. Spark plug, clean it, check the gapping or just replace it. Hope one of these solves your problem because this is one of the most dependable power washer I've owned. It gets used a lot in the summer!