Engine surge, generator
Do you know what the cause of engine surge is on my inverter generator? It is 28oo watts and with no load or eco mode off, it runs smooth. Or, a heavy load, it runs smooth. However, with a low to ...
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tealboy, you probably already know this -- but to prevent this from happening again, use gas without ethanol if you can find it. If not, add SeaFoam or Stabil to your gas tank. And "exercise" your generator monthly under load in order to keep the carb clean. Finally, drain the carb after every use.
Yes, this is all a pain in the neck. And yes, you might be able to get away with doing some but not all of the tasks mentioned above. But if you live in a place where ethanol-free gas is hard to find (as I do), take as many precautions as you can to avoid clogged jets.
I spent a lot of money getting my carb cleaned until my local mechanic took pity on me and told me what to do. I have not been back to see him in several years.
It is shocking to me that Honda and other major manufacturers have not made a carb that will not get clogged by ethanol.
Yes, this is all a pain in the neck. And yes, you might be able to get away with doing some but not all of the tasks mentioned above. But if you live in a place where ethanol-free gas is hard to find (as I do), take as many precautions as you can to avoid clogged jets.
I spent a lot of money getting my carb cleaned until my local mechanic took pity on me and told me what to do. I have not been back to see him in several years.
It is shocking to me that Honda and other major manufacturers have not made a carb that will not get clogged by ethanol.
