Champion gen warm starting
Bought the 3500/4000 Champion this year since the Yammie 2400is wouldn't run the air. Champion runs 13.5 a/c no problem. Starts first pull when cold. The problem is if it's been running, shut off a...
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LittleBill wrote:EldIr wrote:jasult wrote:
To the OP, you have a dirty float needle and seat!
You can still shut down with off switch.
You should follow long term storage instructions as it says.
You have a dirty carb but it did not happen over night.
I suggest using gas stabilizer after cleaning the carb
It was brand new out of the box when the engine filled with gas. First time it was used. Maybe read the posts more closely before offering a definitive answer (with an exclamation point) that is clearly incorrect.
read the post above from Champion support, turning off a machine should not fill it with gas to the point its pouring out the carp. you obviously have a problem
Yeah, I know that. I also know it's not dirt or something caused by poor maintenance or neglect. I'm sure the float stuck. It might be fine now that it's been run many hours (vibration may have cured it), but I've been shutting it off by starvation as instructed in the manual. That doesn't explain my initial question in that it starts fine cold, but not warm. Both startups are after shut down with fuel shutoff so it's not flooded.
