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theoldwizard1
Dec 04, 2017Explorer II
#1 - Ilectronic ignition systems on small engines are virtually bulletproof. If you remove the plug and place it back in the coil wire boot and then ground the plug, you should get a spark. If not, there is likely a problem with the ON/OFF switch grounding out the magneto.
#2 - If you see a spark, squirt a little carburetor cleaner into the spark plug hole, replace the spark plug. It should fire, but if the carburetor is clogged, it will die quickly. But now you know for sure it is a fuel problem.
#3 - If you are going to replace or rebuild the carburetor, drain all of the old fuel from the tank, spray some carburetor cleaner in the tank and slosh it around. End with a good shot of brake cleaner making sure the generator and tank are tilted so the cleaner runs out.
If you are really paranoid, buy some Briggs&Stratton fuel filters and plumb one in. Cheap on eBay. The red ones are 150 micron and the white ones are 75 micron. Best to have spares on hand.
#2 - If you see a spark, squirt a little carburetor cleaner into the spark plug hole, replace the spark plug. It should fire, but if the carburetor is clogged, it will die quickly. But now you know for sure it is a fuel problem.
#3 - If you are going to replace or rebuild the carburetor, drain all of the old fuel from the tank, spray some carburetor cleaner in the tank and slosh it around. End with a good shot of brake cleaner making sure the generator and tank are tilted so the cleaner runs out.
If you are really paranoid, buy some Briggs&Stratton fuel filters and plumb one in. Cheap on eBay. The red ones are 150 micron and the white ones are 75 micron. Best to have spares on hand.
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