Genny starts, runs rough and then cleans up
Wanted to see what others thought. Genny just started acting like this. Fire it up, runs rough for 5-10 min, then cleans up and runs perfect. I have never let the carb sit for more than 1 month...
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Sound like the electric choke is the issue now.
Electric choke assembly and vacuum breaker assembly (Figure
8-10). Conduct the following checks and adjustments
before replacing a carburetor/choke
assembly:
1. Apply 12 VDC across the heater terminals. The
choke should open fully in 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Check the heater alignment marks and realign
if out of alignment. The choke should be closed
at temperatures below 70° F (21° C). It may be
partly open above 70° F (21° C), but should
close almost completely when vibrated (engine
cranked).
If your electric choke is closed when hot it sounds like it is out of alignment or not getting power. try step one and see what it does. You should be able to loosen the three screws on the choke to adjust it.
Electric choke assembly and vacuum breaker assembly (Figure
8-10). Conduct the following checks and adjustments
before replacing a carburetor/choke
assembly:
1. Apply 12 VDC across the heater terminals. The
choke should open fully in 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Check the heater alignment marks and realign
if out of alignment. The choke should be closed
at temperatures below 70° F (21° C). It may be
partly open above 70° F (21° C), but should
close almost completely when vibrated (engine
cranked).
If your electric choke is closed when hot it sounds like it is out of alignment or not getting power. try step one and see what it does. You should be able to loosen the three screws on the choke to adjust it.
