i brought it a year and a half ago but never had any use for it. i finally pulled it out of the box and tried
to start it. i wouldnt start. it has no primer button. i put gas and oil in it. i put a little gas in the carburator and it still would not star. it is a coleman portable power generator. what else can i do.
i made sure the the on switch, choke and gas switch was on
Make sure the oil level is correct. Many small engines have a low oil shut off that will prevent the engine from running without enough oil. If you are absolutely certain the level is ok, try removing the wire from the oil sensor. The sensor could be faulty and preventing the spark plug from firing. If it runs with the wire removed ensure you get the sensor replaced.
Three things are needed to get the engine running.
Air. With a new generator chances are the air filter is clean.
Fuel. The fuel must get through the carburetor and sprayed as a mist into the engine.
Heat. The spark plug must fire at the right time for ignition to occur.
Remove the spark plug from the engine. Plug it into the wire and hold against the chassis of the engine. Pull the starter cord and look for spark. If there is no spark you may need a new spark plug or even an ignition coil. Without spark it will not work. Put the plug back in.
Remove the air filter so you can look into the carburetor while trying to start the engine. Watch the jet valve to see if fuel is spraying out the top. If the fuel does not spray out you may have a blockage in the carburetor or the float valve may not be working.
Place your hand over the air intake of the carburetor while turning the engine over. You should feel a strong vacuum suction during the intake stroke.
Circuit breaker on portable generator 10 pts.?
I bought a generator real cheap off this guy. It is a coleman 3500 watt with a briggs and stratton engine. It had circuit breaker reset switches originally for each receptacle but they have been removed. I was wondering if there is a fault if it will still cut off power internally and if it does cut off power will it reset itself if I just restart the motor? Please only folks that know what they are talking about. I do electrical work but I don't know the internal circuitry of this generator. Thanks
Like I said I believe it is just the reset toggle switch not the actual breaker. I know you need over current protection.
Is it the step up model.(it idles down when not under a load) that one I believe has a internal overload.
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