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There might be two reasons for the failure of generator auto start.
1. It is the ATS automatic conversion control device that does not issue the start generator command after the mains power failure or phase loss operation, or the self-starting relay failure, which causes the generator to not start itself. This situation is relatively rare.
2. It is the generator start battery failure, and this kind of situation is relatively more.
Did you remove the spark plugs and drain the fuel from the cylinders? The gas in the oil was definitely a sign that the oil needed draining and replacement, but the pull start may be hydro-locked in the cylinders are full of fuel.
79, is that an alternator or generator? I had a 77 XL, it had the generator. Try charging the battery up then see if it starts, if not you'll have to check the connections at the battery, also load test the battery, make sure it;s good. Just my opinion, but if it's 50 or above, never let you air cooled bike idle that long, you could overheat it and and cause major problems even cylinder failure.
Check for spark. If it has spark, try starting using starting fluid. If that starts it, then you know it is a fuel problem. You may need to rebuild the carb.
You need a couple of things / options. The carb heater base, and an oil heater (srews in the drain hole, and possibly a battery blanket at that temp. Some OEM's offer an adhesive strip that you can also stick to the bottom of the alternator, that is also 120V and warms the generator windings to keep moisture out
Not sure what country you ar ein but in the USA/CA they will be a 120V accessory and as such need utility power at the generator
if your laptop do not power up since many days so might be battery drain completly.. so got some computer repair shop and thy try to jump up battery.. or just plug in laptop over night may be battery start up with enought charg.
Try unpluging the field connector from the alternator after you shut it off for the night, the internal regulator may be shorted draining the power from the battery.
THAT DEPENDS ON YOU'R WARRENTY.HOW MANY TIMES CAN YOU BRING IT BACK AND IF YOU USE IT THE 2 TIME IT MIGHT GET WORST AND YOU'LL BE WITH OUT A GENERATOR FOR A LONG TIME MAYBE,I WOULD ASK THE PERSON IF I CONTINUE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM CAN I BRING IT BACK AND GET A REPLACMENT..REMINDER GO TO YOUTUBE AND TYPE [ what can I do with ALTINATOR you might like? ]
Typically caused by the fuel line (LP or Natural Gas) having a lot of air in it. Was your generator just installed, or was there any work done to the gas line of the building / generator? Consult local gas contractor / propane dealer / gas company for assistance in purging the fuel line.
A low battery can also cause this as well as the generator is not able to come up to starting speed quick enough. Try placing a stand alone battery charger on the generator and charge the battery. Also check the air filter as well.
OverCrank condition occurs when generator tries to start itself, or be manually started, and the starter spends too much time turning.
This can also indicate failure of the control board. This will need the expertise of generac technician. Call 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722)
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