I bought this generator a year ago and it has just sat in the garage. I noticed this weekend that it is leaking gas. Has anyone else had this problem?
2079800
I have owned this machine for aprox 7 years without a problem but I always add a little fuel conditioner then let it run out gas do not leave fuel in your machine
1073523
I haven't had that problem and I use my machine daily so I would say no, it's not normal. If it's not the outlet (do other appliances work using that same outlet?), the tank isn't empty, it sounds like the machine broke.
1963949
I bought a BP5500 in 2011, Ran it a few times. It has 3 hours of total run time. Started it up today to test it out and the carburetor is leaking gas big time. They need a recall on this.
305740
1. Maker sure the fuel shut off valve is on.2. Last time you used it, did you turn off the valve and let the motor run until the carburetor was out of fuel? If not, the fuel may have gummed up the carburetor. It will need to be dissembled and cleaned.3. Did you add fuel stabilizer to the fuel the last time you used it? If it was several months ago, you may need to drain the fuel from the tank and refill with fresh fuel. Then be sure to add the fuel stabilizer before you store it.4. The factory instructions suggest that you run the generator once a month for several minutes with a light load. 1. Maker sure the fuel shut off valve is on.2. Last time you used it, did you turn off the valve and let the motor run until the carburetor was out of fuel? If not, the fuel may have gummed up the carburetor. It will need to be dissembled and cleaned.3. Did you add fuel stabilizer to the fuel the last time you used it? If it was several months ago, you may need to drain the fuel from the tank and refill with fresh fuel. Then be sure to add the fuel stabilizer before you store it.4. The factory instructions suggest that you run the generator once a month for several minutes... » Read More 1. Maker sure the fuel shut off valve is on.2. Last time you used it, did you turn off the valve and let the motor run until the carburetor was out of fuel? If not, the fuel may have gummed up the carburetor. It will need to be dissembled and cleaned.3. Did you add fuel stabilizer to the fuel the last time you used it? If it was several months ago, you may need to drain the fuel from the tank and refill with fresh fuel. Then be sure to add the fuel stabilizer before you store it.4. The factory instructions suggest that you run the generator once a month for several minutes with a light load. « Show Less
2147840
No it should not leak at all. I would try to re rap the fitting with Teflon tape or pipe dope again to see if that stops it. If you can tell it is coming from the regulator I would send ot back for a replacement.
1648663
Don't buy Generac.My son just got one went to fill the gas tank and it leak.waiting for a new gas tank
1792500
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.
963903
mine worked OK for a while but then I could not get it to light.I finally put on a new regulator and it worked for a while but it is now dead again. You can disconnect the hose afyer the regulaoor and turn on the gas to see if anything is getting thru.
1633578
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
1147816
The petcocks are poor quality and leak... On my generator (same manufacturer different branding) the gas made it's way past the petcock and the pressure even overcame the float flooding the crankcase.. Simple fix.. Aftermarket inline fuel shutoff valve $5-7 cut the line install and done .I also use this to shut down the generator not the on off switch, and run the carburetor dry each time.
604752
Did you add "Stable" in the gas after the last run? It is most likely a gummed up carb, because of todays crap gasoline.
877486
I prefer using the pull start instead of the electric start. Change the oil, and spark plug as per the manual's instructions. Also, either store the generator without fuel in the tank, and drain the fuel lines, or add fuel stabilizer to keep the fuel from varnishing, which is bad.
604751
If you didn't run it out of fuel before storing it the fuel could have gummed up in the carborator. Best to find a Briggs and Stratton service center near you
1639925
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.
850343
I don't know. I have two of these generators and they both hold a full 4 gallons. Maybe, your tank, is partially collasped, or crushed, thereby reducing the capacity. You might let it run out of gas, and then fill it to see how much it takes, rather, than drain it out to measure the amount of gas. Be sure, the generator is level.
111759
Have had no problem with leakage so far on the two units purchased around last June (2013) for my large pool. I suspect you received a defective unit, or it was damaged somehow compromising the seals. Suggest you send back for replacement if possible.
984767
Weird! I just had a repairman in today about the same issue. That is why I came to this site just now & saw your comment. I am trying to find out if I had any type of warranty. I bought mine in May of 2012 & it stopped working properly about 6 months ago. There is some sort of leak. It is going to cost about $400 to repair - that is including $85 for coming out & diagnoising problem.