![]() If your generator stops working after a while, it might be due to a clogged fuel valve. The fuel valve controls the fuel flow to the engine. A dirty fuel filter can cause stalling after the generator has been started. There are also instances when the generator is not receiving enough fuel due to a clogged fuel filter, and your generator can’t receive enough of it to keep running. Next time NEVER put your generator in storage with fuel inside! Make sure that after the cleanup, replace your fuel with the freshest possible along with a fuel stabilizer. In case cleaning the carburetor does not work, the carburetor should be rebuilt by a professional or replaced entirely. If the carburetor is clogged, you can use carburetor cleaner to clean it (instructions below). This sticky substance will clog the carburetor’s jets and ports, preventing the engine from working. The most common cause for generator shutting down after it starts is the clogged carburetor (with old, sticky fuel that was left inside for an extended period of time). If all simple solutions are taken care of (choke lever is in the proper position and fuel tank is FULL), then you will need to check the following: ** Important! Wait until the generator cools down to fill up the tank. Just like a car, it will not go far without enough gasoline to support it! If so, just refile and you are good to go! If your generator detects something wrong (via a sensor, in the newer models), it may shut down because of that, to prevent further damage to the equipment and possible hazard to your health.īefore we start doing further troubleshooting and figure out why your generator dies after starting, you did not forget to REFIL your fuel tank, did you?
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