My generator ran well after the storms ,last week I burned up the old gas.But i put gas in the generator ,that the container had a crack in the nozzle. It was out side and water got in it.Before I figured it out ,I put the gas in.I drained the gas the next day ,put fresh gas in now it won't start.Is this something major or can I solve this with a carb cleaner additive.Please help,storm season is a week away.Thank you
2007-05-24 03:20:49 · 11 answers · asked by francis v 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Regarding the unit won't turn, if it's a manual start (pull-cord) and won't rotate this could be a very serious problem. It could mean that the engine is seized or locked up. If it is an electric start (battery) and won't turn it may just be a dead battery or possibly a failed starter.
If the unit rotates (turns over) more than likely your carburator is filled with water and needs to be drained and possibly your fuel filter may be plugged with water as well.
In conclusion: replace the fuel filter, drain the carburator and refill with fresh gas and try again.
Good luck.
**Generator tech for 11 years.**
2007-05-26 10:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by jmpnjckflsh611 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull out the spark plugs and clean them. Check the fuel filter and gas line to be sure it is clean, Take an airhose and blow into the sparkplug hole to dry the cylinder out and change the motor oil in the engine. Spray clean the carb, if you can clean the needle seat, this would be good. With the spark plug out, turn the engine over many times. Put it back together. It should start.
2007-05-24 03:29:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gas line antifreeze, which is usually isopropyl, methyl or ethyl alcohol will absorb the water in your system.
If you have a lot of water in your gas, it is sometimes just easier to drain the gas out of your generator's carburator and fuel line. Normally there is a drain plug on the bottom of the float bowl (on the bottom of the carburator)
2007-05-24 03:26:33 · answer #3 · answered by MyDogAtticus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take the bowl off the carb and get any remaining water out. Also blow out all fuel lines too. Remove spake plug and turn over engine to dry out cylinder. Attach wire to spark plug and ground plug to engine and pull starter rope, the plug should spark. Now, put spark plug back in engine, put in fresh gas and see if it starts. Fact is... if you have fuel, air, compression and spark, combustion will take place.
2007-05-24 03:38:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
spark plug has water on it, it won't light up, new plug should work, drain out the fuel, and start with a new plug and fresh fuel mix in the tank.
2007-05-24 09:15:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the spark plug out and clean it with a wire brush real good and squirt up in the hole some wd 40 and replace that plug or buy a new one and try again..it should be fine carbon buildup on the plug most likely has it drowned out...pardon the pun...LOL
2007-05-24 03:30:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
wait.. are you kidding? you aren't supposed to put water in the tank. are you 4?
2007-05-24 03:23:45 · answer #7 · answered by jessie =] 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i saw this in mythbusters and the hole thing blew up!! try your professional it can last effects
2007-05-24 03:52:19 · answer #8 · answered by timbo44b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you cleaned the plug?
2007-05-24 03:29:14 · answer #9 · answered by peter p 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah... i think 4 was wrong... he's actually -4... jackass.
2007-05-24 03:24:25 · answer #10 · answered by Im Holden McGroyen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋