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Posted by Larry Caldwell on November 24, 2007, 12:03 pm
In article <c112fdf8-98e7-4571-800f-e69c34771194
@d61g2000hsa.googlegroups.com>, Mark_Ransley@yahoo.com (ransley) says...
> wrote:
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> > > I bought a new gasoline-power generator from Grainger last year, filled it
> > > up and tried it - worked fine. Then I covered it up for winter (on an
> > > outside patio). This week I unwrapped it to check it out and could not
> > > get it started. Plenty of gas, still looks like new, everything moves.
> > > Just won't fire. Any ideas on how to get the things going again? I have
> > > a fair amt of experience with auto engines and lawn mowers but this one
> > > has me stumped.
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> > > Sam
> >
> > > Damage from mice?
> >
> > Fresh gas & clean the plug, for starters (no pun intended).
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> If you left gas in the carb its gummed up the carburator, if you are
> sure its getting spark, you might get it started with new gas,
> draining the float bowl might help, but this is usualy when you need a
> carb rebuild. Running the unit empty of gas is best after it is used
> and stored.
I take an hour to store any small engine I won't be using for a while.
Part of it is just regular maintenance.
1. Run the engine out of gas. If you can easily get to the carburetor,
drain the last few teaspoons of gas out of the carburetor bowl.
2. Change the oil. If it only has a few hours on the last oil change,
you can skip this step, but sludge settles out of you let an engine stay
cold for months. It's best to store it with clean oil in the crank
case.
3. Pull the spark plug and squirt a little light machine oil into the
cylinder. Roll the piston over a few times to evenly distribute the
oil. This is also an excellent time to inspect the spark plug. Clean
and gap a dirty plug, or just install a new one. When you replace the
plug, turn the crank shaft until the engine comes up against
compression. That way you know the valves are closed.
4. Service the air cleaner.
5. Bag the exhaust tightly. I use a plastic sandwich bag and a rubber
band. I started including this step after dauber wasps decided the
muffler was a great place to fill with mud.
6. Store in a dry location.
To start the engine, all you have to do is add gas, uncover the exhaust,
and pull. They will usually start on the second pull. The only problem
I have ever had was several years ago, when a carburetor float stuck
wide open and flooded the engine. I just picked the engine up a couple
feet and dropped it on concrete, which shook the float loose. If you
are not an amateur weight lifter, you can tap the carburetor a couple
times with a hammer, or pull the bowl and flip the float with your
finger.
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