I had one and used it about 3 times, however it lost it is power to pump fuel, what might be the cause?
1126674
Be certain you are squeezing the handle 100% because anything less won't work
1329915
If generator has fuel pump. That could be the cause. If gravity fed, then there might be an obstruction in fuel line. Remove carburator fuel bowl to see if fuel is present
1082222
I would replace the spark plug to a better quality one like champion or NRG. Mine did the same thing. After swapping out the plug, it never happened again. I guess its just not a high quality plug that's included from the factory. If you have anymore question. Please call Powerland directly. They will be able to help you or send you a new plug.
1637086
One of your pumping pistons isn't re-extending for the next pump and so it's only pumping at half pressure.That's how mine died, I haven't figure out a fix yet.
1984440
I've pumped fuel at 50 below. the plastic cover over the start button freezes solid so I wormed it up with a hair dryer.
1731004
If you are not getting fuel in most cases the issue is either the carberator had old fuel in it with the alcohol in it it will draw moisture and clog up the ports inside , if you have tryed another carb and it stiil wont pump fuel the issue is probably internal the crank case will need to send a pulse through the pulse line hose going to the carb to activate the diaphram inside the carb. if there is a leak on either crank seal or cly. gasket it will not create the pulse it needs to operate . pull pulse line off and crank over to see if there is any activityon pulse line of pressure test bottom end . crank seals are known to go bad on these small engines ..... Good Luck Mike
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Look up a local small engine repair shop. All power equipment needs to be maintained on on a regular basis to be reliable when you need it. Stale gas is the problem, run it once a month. Use fresh fuel and use stabilizer in the gas. Try this, tilt the unit forward, backward and left and right. Sometimes the fuel system could be semi- clogged and this will get enough past the clog to start. If it does put some fuel system cleaner in the tank with fresh gas. Lowes or Home Depot have one that is an enzyme that will eat the gum that formed.
358545
Check the spark plug gap and don't over prime it floods easily I would return it sounds like you got a bad one mine started no problem I primed until fuel was visible in the bubble then it turned on the 3rd pull amazon has the best return policy just let them know and they will make it right
1960145
I had the same issue. There is a problem with the pin pressing on the fuel valve before the seal is made. I wasn't going to grind anything down so I sent it back.
1022380
That's a good question, I have the same problem, but i think it is from lack of use. I have only used mine like 4 times....
963903
mine worked OK for a while but then I could not get it to light.I finally put on a new regulator and it worked for a while but it is now dead again. You can disconnect the hose afyer the regulaoor and turn on the gas to see if anything is getting thru.
2012968
There two things I would check. First make sure the fuel filter in the tank is hooked up, they have come loose. Second I would check the primer bulb for a hole, sometimes they are tiny and hard to notice. Hope this helps.
979607
Yes it does sound like a fuel issue, n that could be either 1 or 2 things n that would be the fuel pump or clogged fuel filter. If the fuel pump is leaking fuel then it's for sure the fuel pump causing the issue bc there a diaphragm in the pump that wears out. Hope this helps
1731005
If you are not getting fuel in most cases the issue is either the carberator had old fuel in it with the alcohol in it it will draw moisture and clog up the ports inside , if you have tryed another carb and it stiil wont pump fuel the issue is probably internal the crank case will need to send a pulse through the pulse line hose going to the carb to activate the diaphram inside the carb. if there is a leak on either crank seal or cly. gasket it will not create the pulse it needs to operate . pull pulse line off and crank over to see if there is any activityon pulse line of pressure test bottom end . crank seals are known to go bad on these small engines ..... Good Luck Mike If you are not getting fuel in most cases the issue is either the carberator had old fuel in it with the alcohol in it it will draw moisture and clog up the ports inside , if you have tryed another carb and it stiil wont pump fuel the issue is probably internal the crank case will need to send a pulse through the pulse line hose going to the carb to activate the diaphram inside the carb. if there is a leak on either crank seal or cly. gasket it will not create the pulse it needs to operate . pull pulse line off and crank over to see if there is any activityon pulse line of pressure test... » Read More If you are not getting fuel in most cases the issue is either the carberator had old fuel in it with the alcohol in it it will draw moisture and clog up the ports inside , if you have tryed another carb and it stiil wont pump fuel the issue is probably internal the crank case will need to send a pulse through the pulse line hose going to the carb to activate the diaphram inside the carb. if there is a leak on either crank seal or cly. gasket it will not create the pulse it needs to operate . pull pulse line off and crank over to see if there is any activityon pulse line of pressure test bottom end . crank seals are known to go bad on these small engines ..... Good Luck Mike « Show Less
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I have had a dead battery a couple of times but I don't get my 4 wheeler out much so that may have been the problem. I keep a battery tender on mine and haven't had any more problems. Starts up every time.
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I would look at the manual. The only time mine bogged down was when I was working with wet leaves. It worked for a while until the wet dirt that was on the leaves built up into mud caked inside the impeller case area. I would check that area for built up material (unplugged of course). Maybe there was wet material in there when you used it last, but after being in storage it dried up.
604752
Did you add "Stable" in the gas after the last run? It is most likely a gummed up carb, because of todays crap gasoline.