When you press the throttle trigger to run your chainsaw at high speed, you notice it’s no longer giving you the power you expect. A Craftsman chainsaw loses power when the engine doesn’t receive the air, fuel, and spark required for combustion. This can be a result of a dirty spark plug, plugged air filter, …
It’s important to perform routine maintenance on your chainsaw to keep it in good condition and to minimize issues. When you do run into problems with your saw, you must address them to avoid causing damage and to make sure it is safe to operate. I’ve put together troubleshooting charts and links to more details …
It’s frustrating when you are trying to achieve a well-manicured lawn and your edger just keeps shutting down and won’t stay running. An edger starts then dies when the engine isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel, and spark. This may be due to a clogged air filter, plugged spark arrestor, plugged cooling system, wrong choke setting, …
When your generator won’t start, chances are it’s at a time when it’s your only power source. I’ve put together this list to help you troubleshoot your starting problem. A DuroMax generator won’t start due to a dirty carburetor, plugged fuel filter, plugged fuel tank vent, bad spark plug, plugged air filter, wrong choke setting, …
Having to keep the choke lever part way on to keep your edger running indicates there is an underlying problem that must be fixed. An edger only runs with the choke on when it isn’t getting enough fuel or it is getting too much air. This can be from running old gas, a hole in …
Begin looking for a starting problem by checking the items that can prevent air, fuel, and spark. These are the three requirements for a combustion engine to start. A Black Max mower won’t start due to a plugged air filter, wrong choke setting, bad spark plug, faulty ignition coil, plugged fuel filter, clogged fuel line, …
When the engine isn’t giving you good power, you’re not getting good performance out of your edger. An edger bogs down and loses power due to a dirty carburetor, clogged air filter, plugged fuel filter, dirty spark plug, clogged fuel line, plugged fuel tank vent, plugged spark arrestor, or bad fuel. Follow all safety precautions …
When your generator quits running, you need to get it fixed or you’re most likely without a power source. I’ve put together a list of things to check to get your generator running again. A Pulsar generator starts and then dies due to an empty fuel tank, plugged fuel filter, dirty carburetor, clogged fuel line, …
Maintaining your generator by completing oil changes, changing out filters, and keeping it clean will help minimize issues. However, when you own a generator long enough, chances are you’ll run into some type of problem. To help when that happens, I have put together troubleshooting tables to identify the cause of many common Pulsar generator …
Many of the problems you may experience as a generator owner can be from using old gas. DuroMax generators use unleaded gasoline with a minimum 87-octane rating and a maximum 10% ethanol content. Wait for the generator to cool down before refueling. Always remove the cap slowly in case the tank is under pressure. Refuel …