Generac Q-55G air cooled generator
I changed oil and checked everything this spring and the generator started right up and ran great. I haven't used it for awhile and I know I should be starting it and running it but I kind of just fo...
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The needle valve is stuck open in the carb. It is stuck or has a small piece of crud in the seat area and is not letting it close.
When you remove the carb bowl you will see that the float is hinged at the body and moves up as the bowl fills with fuel. When enough fuel is in the bowl the pointed needle valve closes against the valve seat.
This video shows a typical carb for a small engine.
If you attempt this repair pay attention that you dont drop the hinge pin, needle or small spring if so equipped. Air pressure can blow out the passage and other parts. Also be sure the float will float. Depending on it's composition they can become fuel saturated and not "float".
Use finesse.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8pcX-FWtNc
When you remove the carb bowl you will see that the float is hinged at the body and moves up as the bowl fills with fuel. When enough fuel is in the bowl the pointed needle valve closes against the valve seat.
This video shows a typical carb for a small engine.
If you attempt this repair pay attention that you dont drop the hinge pin, needle or small spring if so equipped. Air pressure can blow out the passage and other parts. Also be sure the float will float. Depending on it's composition they can become fuel saturated and not "float".
Use finesse.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8pcX-FWtNc
