Engine Will Not Start or Continuously Shuts Down (2-Stroke Generators only)

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This advice is for 2-stoke Generators only.

For other engine types please do a search above for the repair guides..

There can be several reasons why your 2-Stroke Generator will not start. Here are the things you can check in the field:

1)     Be sure you have mixed the fuel with 2-stroke oil (at 50:1 for most 2-stroke generator engines.) All 2-stroke engines need this mixture as they do not have oil to lubricate their internal parts.

2)     Remove the Carburetor Bowl. Clean out any gunk and check the Float Needle. We have a video to show you how:

3)    Check the condition of the fuel. Check that the fuel tank does not have any rust as this will enter the head and cause damage. With the Fuel Valve Petcock turned off, remove the fuel line from the carburetor and put the end of the fuel line into a glass. Turn the Fuel Valve Petcock on and inspect the fuel to check it's clear. Replace rusted Fuel Tanks as soon as possible, as the contaminants will damage your engine. If there is water in the fuel, replace the fuel immediately.

4)     If the engine will not start, remove the Spark Plug and check it is clean and that it is getting wet with fuel.

5)     If it is not wet, you have an issue with either your Reed Valves, the Carburetor if there was gunk in the bottom of the Carburetor Bowl or the Fuel Tank had rusty or dirty fuel. Please contact us if this is the issue and we will guide you through the repair. 

        If the spark plug is getting wet, let the generator sit for a few minutes to disperse the fuel (i.e. make sure it is not flooded).

6)     If the generator will not start, there is a spark and the Spark Plug is wet after the engine is turned over, please open a support ticket for tailored step-by-step instructions for your Generator.

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