I have spark and can start the generator but cannot keep it running. I cleaned the filter, lines, cleaned carb. cleaned all parts and put back together. Fuel flows fine into carb. but cannot keep the generator running. I do not understand the priming system and how the fuel is pumped into carb. Gravity? Does the hose have to be always above the carb? If I took it apart what was the negatives of cleaning the entire carb?
Thank You
Peter
If it's flooding the float may have a tiny hole which makes it not float as well and too much fuel will stall the engine...If it's not getting enough fuel to keep running then its usually because of a small piece of dirt blocking a hole..under the carb there should be a brass bolt...take that off and check that the two side holes are clear...then check the center orifice and blow it out...there is also a tiny little hole up near where the threads start...use a wire from a wire brush to make sure its clean....also clean out the bowl and then reassemble...this works 90% of the time for me
Check the oil level. The protection on low oil level may have stopped it.
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