Frequently Asked Questions

I would say 9 times out of 10 it's fuel related, and 8 times out of ten it’s due to old fuel being left in the system for too long.

When you are done doing maintenance or using your generator, turn off the fuel valve and let the generator run until it completely runs out of fuel, in the fuel line, filter, and the carburetor. This will do a few things for you to strengthen your chances of it starting for you when it is needed next. The first is that tiny amount of fuel will go bad faster than a large amount of fuel so that little bit in your fuel lines and your carburetor will not go bad. You can then turn back on your fuel valve and give it some fresh fuel the next time it is needed. The second is if you leave that small amount of fuel in the lines and carburetor it will eventually evaporate leaving behind a bunch of nastiness or gel that your generator will not run on and that will clog up your fuel system.

I like to stick to generators most of the time, but I have had more than a few customers talk me into small engine repair. :)