I have a 5500/4800 Champion Generator, with a shot of starting fluid it will start but will not stay running. It has a full tank of gas
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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
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Make sure the gas is fresh. If it's set anytime with ethanol in it, it wil lsuffer 'phase seperation' & form a mess in your tank. Clean or replace the fuel filter. Ethanol can attack the fuel lines & plug small orfices in a carb. Once you do get it straightened out, be sure to doctor your fuel with a good fuel conditioner/ preservative such as StaBil. Should keep the fuel 'sweet' for a year or so. Good luck.
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The carberator is gummed up. Get a can of carb cleaner and use it liberally.
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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.
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When I received the generator it would not start. The seller told me that it was not their problem and Amazon never responded to my complaint. I hired a small engine repair guy that found it was wired incorrectly which he repaired and it has been running as needed since repaired. I would recommend you buy one though a local dealer so you can take it back if there is a problem.
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I really don't know. Mine always starts quickly and I've never had any problems with it. I would suggest calling up the manufacturer of the generator.
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Make sure you turn on the gas on the tank fully before opening the needle valve on the regulator. There is a safety mechanism that limits flow if the regulator does not sense the full pressure from the tank. Otherwise, either the tank or the regulator may be faulty.
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Did you add "Stable" in the gas after the last run? It is most likely a gummed up carb, because of todays crap gasoline.
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Try moving the choke lever around ours seems to be off( turned to full choke otherwise it doesn't run). Also don't forget to put the oil in the machine , it is in kind of a strange place
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hi thank you. my problem is i cant get the motor running. its an rv generator..
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I have actually left gas in the generator tank (Generac 5500) for over a year with no problem. The generator has a gas shutoff valve, so I actually shut it off and run the supply line dry (takes about 5 minutes) prior to storing it in my shed for the next emergency event. This clears the carburetor and gas supply line. Hope this helps!
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If generator has fuel pump. That could be the cause. If gravity fed, then there might be an obstruction in fuel line. Remove carburator fuel bowl to see if fuel is present
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You can try training on gas the hold match to starter then slowly turn on regulator dial keep turning until flame ilights.
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Yes. While the engine is running, shut off the fuel supply line and wait until the engine dies. That will clear the engine of fuel. Then disconnect the fuel line at the carburetor and drain the tank into a bucket or gas can. Sorry it took so long to reply. I was out of town. If you are draining your unit for storage, it is safe to put a fuel stabilizer in the fuel and store it still in a well ventilated place. If you are shipping it then the purge method above is ideal. I have also found this generator runs better on ethanol free fuel. It stays tuned longer and runs cooler.
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Make sure your gas tank vent is open.The filter has four connections, make sure you're flowing (in/out) the gas in the right direction to your motor.Try it without the filter element in it.How low is the filter from the motor connection?Is the squeeze ball on backwards? Check arrows on ball.Could it be that the filter is dirty?Mine is working like it should, I'm on the second season with it.Maybe I have a 30gal through put total, not much. It's on a 2006 9.9M 4s.J
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Make sure the choke is not jammed. Try and move it by hand at the motor. I use premium gas also. Good Luck.
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You could use a generator. Just make sure the generator is in a well ventilated area since it runs on gas.
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First of all, is this a brand new unit? What octane and are you using? Did you use a 50-1 husqvarna oil mix? Is this fresh gas or a year old? Did you prime it before trying to start it? Was the plug wet when you took it out? Did it ever try to start?
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1. Make sure you are getting spark. If not correct problem. (I found a large mud-dabbers nest under my re-coil cover.) 2. If you are getting spark, you might have bad fuel. If your using older fuel with ethanol, it might have water in it. I started to use marine fuel in all my yard equipment, generators, etc. to avoid this problem. It is more expensive, but the results are worth it. I hope this is helpful.