McCulloch Electrical Supplies - Page 9 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

Site unseen i would say its neighter the brushes or the coil . And more the likely the problem is with a transformer converting the DC off the generater to AC for your output . If the engine runs ok and the armature in the generater spins ok and you don;t have a million hours on it should work at least somewhat . Try testing the output on the AC side see what you get for AMPS you will need a muilty meter set to AC amps

Hi,
After a generator sits for a time the magnetic field can go flat....then the generator will not produce any electric...

Here is a link that will give you some background and a couple of ways to fix the problem...

generator flashing

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Main jet is clogged

it should be between the 100K-300K depending on the model

Typical diodes are 10 amp for these. The stator and rotor both have VERY low resistance readings. The reading typically will be below that which will register MEANINGFULLY on the digital meters.

My generator had 10 amp diodes with surge protectors across them. One of the protectors shorted and generator output was zero. Mine is a 6KW diesel silent unit.

Replaced the diodes with 70 amp ones with surge protectors that have 20 times the energy absorbtion as the originals. Unfortunately this required some lathe work to make holders for the diodes and the surge protectors to ride on the rotor.

Used the light bulb trick to remagnitize it once diodes were replaced.

There is a hole in the brake/clutch cover (that you take off when you change your chain) under the attachment bolts through which a bolt protrudes. Use a small screw driver or the wrench that comes with the saw to turn this bolt (it has a slot in it) to either tighten or loosen the chain.

Hope that helps.

Handie Andie

Check to make sure the capacitor is not burned out. It is usally under a cover on the back of the generator

Take the make and model #s to a lawnmower shop, they can get what you need, if they do not have it in stock. Also remember to check in tank strainer for restriction.

valves not opening properly

Hi and welcome to FixYa. I am Kelly.

The standard plug is an NGK "BPR5ES" or Denso "W16EPR-U" There are a number of alternate plugs out there if you use the number above in a cross reference book.

One thing to note... the generator has a "Low Oil" sensor and if the oil level is low you will not see any spark. If after you install a new plug and you still do not have spark... un-hook one wire from the low oil level sensor and check spark again. If you unhook the sensor wire knowing full well the oil level is full.and have spark; the sensor is either dirty or bad.

Thanks for choosing FixYa,
Kelly

Click "Get this manual" on the following webpage to download the manual:

http://lawnandgarden.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/mcculloch/fg6000mk_1.html

powerboss generator wont start,,fresh fuel,fire to plug,clean float bowl,,,,,,honda gtx 390 motor,,,,13 hp,,,help

This all depends on what type of climate you live in. Most small engines that (do not) have an oil filter uses SAE 30 motor oil. This oil has a detergent in it that helps clean your engine.

They usualy have a Briggs & Stratton engine. The manufacturer recommends using SAE 10W40 oil for temps. above 20F (-7C) and SAE 5W30 oil for temps below 20F (-7C) .