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HONDA GENERATOR GX390-WON'T START-GAS GETTING TO CARBURETOR-NO GAS GETTING TO CYLINDER TO START IT-WHAT IS CAUSING PROBLEM

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This can happen if there was fuel left in the carburettor for a few months. The fuel forms a gel in the jets which can block the fuel getting through. You could try the following procedure which might help get it going.

  • Remove the sparkplug.
  • Pour about 5ml (or 1 teaspoonful) of fuel into the opening, where the sparkplug came out of.
  • Dip the end of the spark plug in fuel so the spark gap gets wet and replace the plug and HT lead.
Try to start the generator. The fuel that you poured in should ignite. This might be enough to get the engine running. You may have to repeat the procedure 2 to 3 times. Don't be tempted to pour too much fuel in as it will cause the engine to flood.

If the jets are blocked in the carburettor this might be enough to **** the fuel through but if not you'll need to get a mechanic to strip down the carburettor and clean the jets.

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Just need to make a deep Carburator cleaning.
Like other friend,gas left months at Carb. turns like gel and gas non passing through the fuel lines inside carburator .

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1 Check Igination coil for adequate current
2 Check spark for Adequate current
3 Check your carburetor whether there is blockage in the system
4 In all these solution if it does not work
change your carburetor

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