I have a clark g900/700w generator.i started up today.started ok but when i turned the choke off it started to cut out.it will only run on half choke thanks

If the generator is turning and has no output,it may need to be magnetized.Somewhere on the generator part of the unit there should be a + and - most likely on the end of the generator,use a 9 volt battery and send a small charge through the + and - while its running.Once it starts charging again it should hold it's magnetization for at least 1 year if not used.

You should only use choke until you get a turn over. After that, turn off choke and it should start right up.

What does the oil look and smell like? Also what conditions is it been ran in lately, and what fuel are you running?

Fuel starvation, start with simple stuff first, reolace the fuel filter in the tank, check the fuel hoses up to the carb for splits, cracks or signs of leaking, if no better there is dirt in the carb itself.

Hi Joe, I had asked for a little clarification and have not received any information. I will answer this question based on the generator is in good working order and it is a recoil start. Open the petcock, (this is the fuel valve) and give it about a minute to fill the fuel bowl on the carburetor. If your generator has an engine an on/off kill switch, set to on. If the generator has an auto idle switch set it to off. If the engine has a throttle lever located under the carburetor, push it all the way down (full throttle). Pull the choke knob out completely, there is a detent on the choke for half choke, pull it past this for full choke. pull the recoil starter rapidly. As soon as the engine starts running push the choke knob to half choke, this will allow the engine to run smooth while it's warming up. Depending on the climate that you are in, warm up time will vary. After a minute or two in cold climates start pushing the choke knob in, if it starts to run poorly pull it back out too the half position and let it warm up some more. When you can posh the choke in without the engine faltering it is ready to go. In warmer climates you might be able to start the engine without the choke or in the halfway position. Robin Subaru makes some of the finest small engines available. I would choose a Robin over a Honda every time. I hope this gets your generator going, and once again this is based on the generator being in good working order. Good luck, Michael Burke.

Hi there, YES manual VERY misleading, starting it all revolves around the Choke, if I remember correctly, place lever on Choke, start then move lever to on position, good luck

if you are running the engine at full CHOKE, then it is flooding the engine, but if you meant off full choke, then the carb is still stopped up. Try soaking in carb cleaner overnight after removing jet & all rubber goods. HOPE THIS HELPS.

It sounds like the carburetor needs to ether be cleaned or rebuilt. Try running a little bit of carburetor cleaner through it and see if that helps. If not then take it in for a tune up. Have them rebuild the carburetor while they have it and this will get you back in business. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Fresh fuel? Does carburetor have adjustable jets? Turn the high speed jet (at bottom of float bowl) about 1/4 to1/2 CCW (looking at bottom of bowl). If no improvement, carburetor should be torn apart and cleaned. This also applies if there are no adjustable jets. Is there a fuel filter anywhere?

Where can i obtain a manual for the 5500 gas generator