Your generator is typically your only source of power when you need it. I’ve put together a list of items to check when you run into a problem with your generator shutting off. A Predator generator starts then dies due to an empty fuel tank, plugged fuel filter, dirty carburetor, clogged fuel line, bad gas …
Routine maintenance is required to keep your generator performing at its best and minimize issues. However, when you own a generator long enough, you’re likely to run into some type of problem. To help you quickly find the cause of your problem so you can fix it, I have put together tables to troubleshoot common …
When the engine begins to run sluggish on your edger, you won’t get the power you need to turn the blade for a good clean cut. An ECHO edger runs rough due to a dirty carburetor, clogged fuel line, plugged fuel filter, dirty spark plug, plugged fuel tank vent, clogged air filter, plugged spark arrestor …
As an owner of a string trimmer, you can’t just keep using it without performing regular maintenance. Not only will this help minimize problems, but it will also help you catch small problems before they develop into bigger more costly ones. To help you identify common Honda string trimmer problems so you can perform troubleshooting …
You know your Hustler zero turn best so when the engine seems to be running rough, it’s time to find the problem and fix it. A Huster mower runs rough when the engine isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel, and spark due to a plugged air filter, stuck choke, clogged fuel line, plugged fuel filter, dirty …
The engine acts like it wants to start. You can hear it turning over, but it just won’t fire up. A Husqvarna mower turns over but won’t start when there is a lack of air, fuel, or spark to form combustion. This may be caused by a wrong choke setting, plugged air filter, clogged fuel …
Having to use the choke to keep your chainsaw running is not good for the saw and indicates you have an ongoing problem. A Poulan chainsaw only runs with the choke on when the engine is getting too much air or not enough fuel. This may be due to old gas, a punctured or clogged …
I’ve had my zero-turn die in the middle of the lawn simply because I forgot to check the fuel gauge before I started mowing. However, it’s not always as simple as adding fuel. A Hustler lawn mower may start then die due to a plugged fuel filter, clogged fuel line, bad fuel pump, dirty carburetor, …
You may smell the strong odor of fuel in the air or find a small puddle of gas under your mower indicating a fuel leak. Gas will also leave a trail of burnt grass in the lawn A Hustler lawn mower may begin leaking gas from a stuck carburetor float, bad carburetor gasket, old fuel …
Chances are your generator quit running at the worst time. That’s why I put together this list to help you diagnose and repair your running problem. A Champion generator won’t stay running when it is overloaded, low on engine oil, or isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel, and spark. This may be due to a plugged …