Generator not starting on GasolineUpdated a year ago
If you happen to be having issues with your generator not starting on gasoline, please follow the suggested tips down below.
Step 1.) Please ensure you have read the owners manual and follow the proper start up procedure for gasoline. (Click Here) To Review Start up Procedures
Step 2.) Ensure your battery is connected. As we ship our generators with the negative terminal disconnected. (CLICK HERE) On instructions how to connect battery
Step 3.) Make sure you are using fresh gasoline
Step 4.) Test the Battery For Voltage. Please note, the battery should read 13.5 volts when NOT under load and 11.5 to 12 volts under load.
Step 5.) Inspect Fuel lines for cracks, clogs, or leaks
Step 6.) Inspect the condition of the spark plug
Step 7.) Check for Choke Position and Operation (Please note EH will have a manual choke)
Step 8.) Verify if fuel is getting to the carburetor & Fuel Valve (CLICK HERE) To Test Carburetor & Fuel Valve Test
Step 9.) If you are noticing Fuel is lean on your generator (Low RPMS). We would suggest then to inspect the breather valve, breather line and carbon filter tank for damages
Step 10.) Lastly, we would suggest to disconnect the fuel line from the carbon filter tank and attempting to start the unit.
Step 11.) If you still are not able to get the generator to start on gasoline we would then suggest to wait until the generator has cooled down and then loosen up the gas tank cap to relieve any pressure within the tank before restarting.
(DISCLAIMER) DO NOT operate engine if smell of fuel is present prior to start up
Potential Part Replacements Based off Symptoms:
Fuel Tank: If you noticed that the Gas tank is damaged, or gasoline has been left in the unit for a long period of time which caused the internal of the tank to rust this part might need to be replaced.
Carburetor: If you have confirmed there is no fuel going through the carburetor, or is leaking fuel from the carburetor may require for this part to be replaced.
Fuel Valve: If this is leaking, or NO fuel is passing through the fuel valve or damaged, this part may be required to be replaced.
Fuel Selector Switch: If the knob is broken off, or you are able to get the generator turned on with bypassing the fuel selector switch. This part may be required to be replaced.
Spark Plug: If the unit has a bad spark plug even after cleaning and has no spark, will be required to be replaced.
Will Not Start on ANY Fuel Source:
- First check electric start system
- If the unit attempts to start, check spark, oil level and for any sensor lights on the panel.