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blutigetranen t1_j5od1f0 wrote

In what way is your generator broken?

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dadoftwins04 OP t1_j5odcq1 wrote

Won’t even pretend to turn over when I try to start manually. Last time I used it was last spring and it worked fine but something has gone wrong with it.

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MikeLowrey305 t1_j5oeatf wrote

Most likely carburetor needs to be cleaned or gas is bad. Using fuel stabilizer and or ethanol free gas (if available) helps.

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FITM-K t1_j5pgvih wrote

/u/dadoftwins04 , FYI, it can be pretty easy to clean the carb depending on what generator you have. I have a Generac that wouldn't start, got it running by just spraying some carb cleaner into the carburator, opening the drain bolt to drain out old gas that was sitting in it, and then it pretty much started right up.

If I were you, I'd look up "how to fix [your generator model] won't start" on youtube, or just look at the manual and see how easy it'd be to spray into the carb. Especially if it's a Generac, chances are it's super easy, and with a quick trip to an auto shop to buy the cleaning spray you could have the generator up and running.

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blutigetranen t1_j5oedzh wrote

Fueled up and primed? Oil good?

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dadoftwins04 OP t1_j5oldck wrote

3/4 full and oil right where the directions say. We’ve had it for years and it mostly sat in garage

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ToesocksandFlipflops t1_j5p1lei wrote

How long has the gas been in it? Bad gas is usually the culprit. Anytime anything needs to sit for more than a month run true fuel. Ethanol is the engine killer.

Also if it's key start, check your battery

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MikeLowrey305 t1_j5qunun wrote

Also you're supposed to take them out & run them for about 15-20 minutes every 2-3 months. And use fuel stabilizer and or ethanol free gas A.K.A (Recreational fuel - 90 octane) and you should be good.

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