when it runs it's great. I am not sure why but this model or at least the one i have stops running with half a tank of gas in it. why?
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mine does the same thing i have the attachments and it does not like the blower at all i will never get another one this one is going to the garage sale and im getting and american made stihl
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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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This engine worked great when I installed it, but when I tried to use it after sitting for a few months, it'd start and run for 5 or so seconds and kill. Gas has aStabilizer in it but I haven't been able to figure out the problem as of yet.
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Thanks for the feedback...as it turns out, the switch on the back of the unit was set for gas instead of electric. Once I flipped the switch, it started cycling properly. I agree that the click can be annoying, but hey, if it gets the job done, I can live with it. Thanks again.
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I have ran mine for 8 hours under a full load and kept filling the tank, while the generator ran. Has been a great little generator. Just want to run the generator out of fuel while shutting of the gas.
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Is it possible that you have a regulator on the tank and at the grill? If so remove one. Never alter gas fittings, they are made that way for a reason.
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Do you have a quick disconnect or a thread ends mines a thread end make sure you push it all the way on be for turned the gas on hope this helps if not go to YouTube you may find what you're looking for
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I do not know. I have not had this issue with mine. This blower has done a tremendous job for me. You may want to check the plug and fuel lines to make sure the fuel is not going back into tank, it sounds to me like it is loosing fuel to shut off, I may be wrong but it is possible. Good luck !! I highly recommend this unit to anybody looking to buy a blower. John
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I'm not sure. Its buried in the garage right now.It goes down to below zero here at night. Looking for it right now is not a priority.when the gas gets down to half a tank, it quits.
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I have a gas line connected to my heater... by the way I love it. Works great. If I had to guess - it depends on how often you will use it and at what level. but I would image a large tank - so you won't run out.
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mine ran fine on propane for two weeks in a test environment, home before taking on trip. I did not see any problems with it on propane. might check on propane pressure, try another regulator.
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Mine does have a tiny amount of water remaining but not nearly as much as you have. I don't know if that mean there is something wrong. Perhaps try it running on the intermittent timer compare it to running it continuous.
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You need to have it checked out and have it serviced. Double check grade of gas you r using also. We don't have any problem with our generator running the air or microwave.
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This has happened to me also. The adapter hose you have is clogged. It may have received some dirt before/during assembly or your 20 lb gas tank has dirty gas. The hose will slowly fill allowing just enough gas to start, then it goes out. You have two options: 1) Find a propane dealer that can blow out the hose adapter for you: or 2) Buy a new hose from a sporting goods store or Wal-Mart. I took option 2.
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Could be bad fuel. Could be water in the fuel. Might not be burning fuel fully. Could be rings. How does it sound when it is running?
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Haven't used it recently, but I do recall there is a quirk with the pilot light... you have to hold it down for a longer amount of time than you would think. Especially after starting a new tank of gas.Sorry I'm not more clear on this... but it is not anything 'wrong' with it. Maybe you can read more about the pilot light... I recall having to hold it and count to 20. My memory is foggy. Hope someone gives you a better answer!!
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It seems that if you overfill the fuel tank, the gas makes it's way into the vent and and then drains thru the hose back into the air cleaner assembly. Not the greatest design, but I drained some fuel from the tank and now the problem is solved.. Thanks for you input anyhow.