Stickkman99
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the pump for the generator only dribbeled.......the inline pump i put on it flowed good but it still would not start unless i kept the choke closed....
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Stickkman99
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i think the pump it is bad although it runs just no pressure.....maybe the carb is stopped up also since it would not run with the inline pump...??
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Gjac
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I don't know what kind of choke you have but mine is a Bi-metal spring that opens up once the engine warms up. What kind of a choke do you have? Try adjusting or resetting the choke to where it starts. From your description it only starts when the choke is closed or on. From there it should open as the engine warms up. How old is your genset?
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Gary45
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Main jet is plugged, it screws into the bottom of the fuel bowl, usually just unscrew clean and replace.
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Stickkman99
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ok....got the generator running........main jet was clogged.....everything running good.....now to change the oil and filter...i dont have a manual....so what oil should i use??
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Gary45
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15 - 40 any brand
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Gary45 wrote:15 - 40 any brand
Good info.
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RLS7201
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Air cooled engines run hotter than water cooled engines. Thus the manufacture does not recommend multi viscosity oils. BUT! that ruling was for non-synthetic oil. Standard oils loose their multi viscosity capacity when run to hot and thin out. So when running multi viscosity oils in air cooled engines, always use synthetic oil. I have the same generator as you and have used 10W-30 synthetic for 22 years with no problems.
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Gary45
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RLS7201 wrote:Air cooled engines run hotter than water cooled engines. Thus the manufacture does not recommend multi viscosity oils. BUT! that ruling was for non-synthetic oil. Standard oils loose their multi viscosity capacity when run to hot and thin out. So when running multi viscosity oils in air cooled engines, always use synthetic oil. I have the same generator as you and have used 10W-30 synthetic for 22 years with no problems.
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Regular multi viscosity oil is fine in an air cooled motor, air cooled motors do not have a thermostat to make them run as hot as water cooled motors. There are no air cooled car or motorcycle engines anymore because they cannot get them to run hot enough for modern fuel injection pollution control systems.
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joebedford
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Gary45 wrote:There are no air cooled car or motorcycle engines anymore because they cannot get them to run hot enough for modern fuel injection pollution control systems. Uhhhh, Harley? Some are liquid cooled but most are not.
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