Fix a Generator that only runs on Choke.

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Thanks for watching. This generator is practically new but it has a very strange problem. The problem is that it runs perfectly fine in choke but not at all, off choke. The problem was related to the carburetor of course but its something I've never seen before.

[trumpdesantis]

The nozzle was the the problem !! I love it when a troubleshooting video actually fixes the issue, Thank you

[andrewmladinich]

I sent this video to my son with a very similar generator and he fixed it just as fast. He said the spring also fell out and he had to chase it down but remembered your video to look for it. Good Job. 👍

[cdos]

I'm surprised, simply cleaning the hole fixed the entire issue! Nice work!

[BucketHeadMark]

Man you saved me a ton of money and worry. Jet was clogged up completely bread tie cleared it up running like new. I changed gas and oil before I found your video. But now it's ready for the ice storm coming in tonight and tomorrow
Charlotte NC

[reddysoft]

My exact generator. Had this problem for years. Going to try your fix this Fall. Thanks!

[kristhianvasquez]

Worked for me on my Hobart Champion 145 welder!!!
Thanks. 👍🏻👍🏻

[joeanddianeroberts]

Oh man!! Am so glad I found your video. Turns out it's the exact unit I have AND the same problem. Thanks so much!!

[miked]

Replace generator with snowblower, chainsaw, lawnmower etc…………thank you for the help👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[davidhussain]

just fixed my generator with the help of your video. Thanks for posting this

[reyrivera]

I followed this to fix my generator and it works like new now, ty!!!

[rodmir]

As far as the choke handle goes you do not have to force it off simply turn it so that the notch comes through the notch in the plate. If you look at 2:27 you can see the plate notch and the little bent plastic piece you forced with the screw driver. If you had tried in the run position it would have came right out.

[waynedavies]

Haven't watched the video yet, but just by going by what the Title says, tells me carb issues. Running on choke means not getting the right amount of fuel mixture, possibly running too lean., or carb. jets needs cleaning badly. I picked up a generator a couple of weeks ago, that had the same issue. I both cleaned the carb out properly, and reset the fuel mixture, and it runs great now. Starts on either first, or second pull. Now I'll watch the video, and see if I am correct in what I wrote above. I'll bet I am right.

[johnnyharris]

Thank you so very much for this video my generator would run on choke and when you put it to run it would make a sputter noise but wouldn't cut off it was still right so now I'm going to take a loose my carburetor maybe it's the same problem thank you very much

[lewiemcneely]

Ours sat for several years sonce the last power outage till this hurricane and it popped 2ice than ran for 4 days more on than stopped. Took another battery for the electric start though. The old one was shot. I added a 'T' fitting before and another valve and a long hose to drain the generator tank and ran the engine dry. After the power returned we drained the tank, ran the engine dry and changed the oil. DELO. Ready to go again.

[LarsonFamilyFarm-LLC]

Thank you...i knew this but forgot. Hey, sometimes...if there's enough room you can remove float bowl bottom bowl..without removing the carburetor and linkages and use a carb-spray into that jet and then a metal needle or pin to clean out that brass jet from below...and then just one bowl-bolt back on and you're up and running.

[retiredguyadventures]

Thank you! My Generac Wheelhouse 5500 generator seems to run smoother when backed off full choke 1 or 2 notches. If I run it on the "run" setting it seems to run rougher. I have sprayed choke cleaner around the gaskets but it made no difference on how it runs. Any suggestions?

[taunokekkonen]

Dang, you solved my problem without knowing it! I thought the choke was on but turns out I'm an idiot and didn't know which symbol meant what. At 1:17 you can see the run/choke symbols clearl. I thought my generator was busted fro the box.

[alanlake]

Never herd of a E6 socket before, i guess its like a male torx bit, good fix, but not keen on all the plastic bits in the carb .

[quinnjim]

That is my exact generator. Wouldn't start at all, so I took the carb apart and sprayed carb cleaner everywhere. Now it only runs on choke. I guess I'll take it off again and clean the jet. Hopefully that works!!

[racenuke]

I will try this fix on my genny thanks!