I just added fresh fuel, opened the choke, placed control to on, opened fuel valve, squeezed trigger, and pulled to start engine but had no luck.
442945
Give er some more pulls! You dont need to hold any trigger down, and sometimes you dont need to pull the choke all the way open! Just recheck fuel valve
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.
2096404
If I recall correctly- look under the the electronic ignition button and go through the underside. Hope this helps. LEK
62028
I just ran a return line back to the tank. Also, you need to make sure your line from your tank to the engine is rated for fuel injection pressures as well.
1647106
I just had the same problem and after repeatedly trying to start it following the instructions I decided to ask my son to give it a fresh look. He quickly discovered a loose wire and reconnected it-instantly fired up.
358545
Check the spark plug gap and don't over prime it floods easily I would return it sounds like you got a bad one mine started no problem I primed until fuel was visible in the bubble then it turned on the 3rd pull amazon has the best return policy just let them know and they will make it right
1512353
take out the spark plug and put a small amount of gas into to the cylinder and try.
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.
697485
I tried opening it to get the gears going, but that didn't work for me. I would return it.
404025
Why did you do so? You choke it only at cold start, and make it WOT when it warms up.My experince is that the engine works fine. The snow discharge shoot is poorly designed. The wing-nut loosens with vibrations after few minutes of operation, thus you lose control of where you want it to go. I am personally working on a patch modification to keep it tight at the angle I want it to be. May reverse-engineer another brand's design when I go to the hardware store. I would have preferred to pay few more $$ and get a better rated machine. Table it to "lessons learned."
618959
That has never happened to me and I don't know what the problem is. Perhaps there is a vacuum in the fuel tank and if you uncap the fuel tank and equalize the air pressure before refueling it should work.
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
1717805
Same here, after about 3 trys I made sure the tank was full and seated down good, turned it on, then I heard sucking noises and the pump started to prime itself. This happens in 5 seconds, don't leave the pump running, shut it off and try again. Good Luck
1505118
I also have to hold the trigger when starting the engine. I guess that keeps the pressure low while starting the engine. The easiest way that I found was to place one foot on the front bottom plate to stabilize the machine, then hold the trigger with one hand while starting with the other. It usually starts on the first or second try this way. I know it is a bit frustrating, but this was the easiest way that I found to start it. Also a good idea to open the choke all the way on the first start of the day. I hope this helps.
454127
I couldn't even get mine to start but I hope it was because I didn't have the required flow and pressure. I'll find out in the spring when I go back and try again. So far I'm not really impressed. Don't hesitate if it doesn't return go for a return
64164
Make sure that there is a primer.must hit it about three time with the choke on.hit the trigger on the gun to release the air and then try to start the motor
599932
New fuel choke? What was wrong with the old one? I haven't used electric starter on these. I would try the choke at different positions, all the way open and all the way closed. Make sure power switch is on. I do recall the chock being a little sensitive at first. Try using pull chord instead of electric start. Check your oil levels too.
1791082
Be sure you're using good fresh 40:1 gas mix. If you aren't sure you can always buy some of the premixed stuff from the big box home improvement store. The other big thing is the choke on this is a bit tricky, make sure you pull it all the way out (the stop lever moves up into the running position when the choke is pulled all the way) then after a few pulls slowly press it back in to half choke, that is about 3/4 of the way back in. I start mine with the chain brake off, not sure if thats proper or not.