can't get it to start. switch is on. I've choked it and tried it with the choke off. I don't have a manual throttle. Oil level is where it should be. Put gas in it. I just doesn't want to start. Any suggestions?
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I had a similar problem. The solution is to simply squeeze the handle on the wand. This takes the water pressure off of the pump, and the motor can start very easily. Otherwise, the water pressure on the pump is too high for the recoil starter to overcome.
809550
How crazy, the same thing happened to me. I could not fix this myself. I had a guy at an oil shop take a look and he fixed it for me. Sorry that's not much help but I tried on my own for hours and couldn't get the right timing. Drove for a week like that!
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Does it do anything at all? Did you slide down the safety? Do you hear the click or hear gas coming out when you hold the button down? Are you positive you filled it properly? If its full and the button depresses (safety disengaged) but no gas comes out when you hold the button, you probably have a gas flow problem. If the button depresses and you don't hear the click of the spark... you probably have an issue with the ignition. Just be sure you're using it right before you decide its actually a bad unit. If its full and sparks properly... maybe also check the flow adjustment on the side to make sure its turned up enough.
1290260
I have had the problem once or twice...Check and make sure your fuel mixture lever is fully up that is usually the culprit for me.Good Luck hope this helped you :0)
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Make sure the "on" switch is on. "I" is on, "O" is off. Not sure who came up with that brilliant idea. Press the bulb only enough for the fuel line to fill. The bulb does not need to be full. In warm weather, do not choke the unit. Pull the starter cord just until it catches and then pull hard. It will usually start on the second pull. Let the unit warm then feather the throttle lever a couple of times before putting the unit into full throttle. If you flood the unit allow it to set for a few minutes before trying to start again. This is ALL FROM EXPERIENCE. And I wouldn't trade this little thing for all the tea in China. It is one great little workhorse for it's size.Beck Make sure the "on" switch is on. "I" is on, "O" is off. Not sure who came up with that brilliant idea. Press the bulb only enough for the fuel line to fill. The bulb does not need to be full. In warm weather, do not choke the unit. Pull the starter cord just until it catches and then pull hard. It will usually start on the second pull. Let the unit warm then feather the throttle lever a couple of times before putting the unit into full throttle. If you flood the unit allow it to set for a few minutes before trying to start again. This is ALL FROM EXPERIENCE.... » Read More Make sure the "on" switch is on. "I" is on, "O" is off. Not sure who came up with that brilliant idea. Press the bulb only enough for the fuel line to fill. The bulb does not need to be full. In warm weather, do not choke the unit. Pull the starter cord just until it catches and then pull hard. It will usually start on the second pull. Let the unit warm then feather the throttle lever a couple of times before putting the unit into full throttle. If you flood the unit allow it to set for a few minutes before trying to start again. This is ALL FROM EXPERIENCE. And I wouldn't trade this little thing for all the tea in China. It is one great little workhorse for it's size.Beck « Show Less
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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.
1140766
You need to push down and turn. Also make sure the red tag is removed. It sticks out of the engine part just pull and it should work
884625
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.
313195
I found with mine that it takes a long time when you first start it because there is no gas in the line. Hold it and spark it for 2 min.
742161
The start switch is loaded to the run position. You depress it to the stop and kills engine and the switch will go back to the run position. Hope this helps
2027501
Return it would be my best suggestion, get your money back now while you still can. According to the user manual the closest issue that it covers to the one you are describing is: 2. What to do if it can't start up? Answer: Please check whether you have installed the OBD II connector correctly, and whether you have turned on the power supply. So try it on another OBDII car if you can and verify it is not something wrong with your vehicle, then return it when you are certain it is a piece of junk.
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It works perfect. Check battery. Is it clicking?Then make sure gas is on full and you just hold the starter dial by pushing it in and turn to the left counterclockwise. Push button makes sure you here clicks.
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i warmed up engine installed hose in dip stick tube just started pump it primed it self make sure hose is deep enough to reach oil in pan you might have to twisthose to snake it all the way down hope this helps thin oil from warm up helps
668075
Try playing with the choke or disconnect the low oil sensor wire (female male plug). They say that metal particles in the oil affects the sensor. After the first 5 hours of run time you should do an oil change
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I have always just too plug wire loose and stuck a screw driver in the plug wire hold it close to the plug and pull starter rope to see if I had spark. If not starting I would suggest just replacing spark plug and make sure has fresh gas with correct oil mixture.
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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.
681199
Start the engine in neutral, sdvance the throttle to full speed then if it does not go into forward gear easily engage the clutch by squeezing the clutch lever then let it go and shift into forward. Soou have to engage and disengage the clutch a few times then it will go into gear.