I just got this and the generator was running extremely rough at idle. It gunked up the spark plug, and gunked up the replacement in an hour.?
1082220
Please call factory support who will help you: 909-673-1777 M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm PST
1082221
Gunked up plugs are almost always due to a fuel problem. Could be anything from dirty fuel to bad settings on the carburetor. Mixing oil with the gas when you have a four cycle engine gunks it up real fast! BTW factory support is great. I called them to determine what kind of natural gas supply was required and received fast knowledgeable help.
1082222
I would replace the spark plug to a better quality one like champion or NRG. Mine did the same thing. After swapping out the plug, it never happened again. I guess its just not a high quality plug that's included from the factory. If you have anymore question. Please call Powerland directly. They will be able to help you or send you a new plug.
1082223
hi--my generator runs great but I only use propane for fuel. this generator is terrific
442946
Occasionally (with a hot engine) the fuel can vaporize before it gets to the carb, but waiting 10 min solves the problem. Otherwise check the spark plug.
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.
2058123
Check for spark first. Check on of switch 1=on and 0=off. Check gas valve, is it on? No spark could mean a bad spark plug and if not then I would send it back! John Judge
646034
My generator came with the tool to do the job. It is a silver-colored tube, about 3 inches long and has a handle that goes through a hole in the silver tube. You just pull the wire carefully off of the spark plug (make sure off switch is off), put the wrench into the plug hole (the hexagon end), turn it and unscrew the plug. Then replace the plug the same way the old one came out. BTW,,,i bought a Champion spark plus as many had suggested and replace the Chinese plug with it. Then could barely get the engine to run. I put back the Chinese plug and it runs perfectly. But, I live in California and we have a slightly different design because of our smog standards. That may make the difference in the type of plug I should have gotten.
852148
Have not had this problem....but guess I would plug it in...starter will not work if it is discharged.
1048592
I been running mine for past 4 yrs at frequency of abt 8 tires a yr frm 28psi to 37psi. I ran it with my engine running. None of my fuse pop b4. Try running it w engine running and plug out anything that is link n drawing frm yr power outlet cig socket. If fuse still pop, u might got urself a lemon unit as some electrical motor running w resistance within will draw more amp. My 2cents.
676955
It's loader then my lawn mower and it leaks gas like crazy. When I first got it, it wouldn't even start. Why? because the spark plug was broken in half. Do yourself a favor and don't buy it.
784969
Kit wasn't made for generator unit that I bought. Rather than return it I modified it. Send it back or think it through. Can you modify it with the tools you have?
716439
The belt may be broken or the motor burned up....both of those happened to me! Get your money back if you still can!!!
939786
hope you used new gas ! i got a pressure washer that done the same thing!! i changed air filter/spark plug/(fuel filter) and replaced carburetor!!!! did not have to do any adjustment!! works like a new one.
2222841
your research is correct also. just buy unit new, not a reject like I did. It is a very good generator
1596541
Try changing up the gearing also run it through a capacitor it won't put so much stress on the generator and you can change milliamps
458217
For a few bucks it would be worth it to replace the capacitor, but I went ahead and replaced the motor cause it was less work and less risk of shock. Being that I don't have the proper equipment to discharge the capacitor.The new motor is working well and was worth a quarter of the price of a new pump. If the capacitor doesn't work. Your still coming out better then having to replace the pump. Cheers my friend. Hope things work out for you.
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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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Sounds like something is hooked up backwards. No problem with that here while it was running, mine died after 2 months of use, motor burned up.
239316
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