Generator doesn't run at constant speed?
I have a Champion 4000 generator that I use to run the AC on my fifth wheel. It doesn't run at a constant speed unless I have the choke just slightly closed. I cleaned the carb, lines and tank. But,...
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Gdetrailer wrote:unioncreek wrote:
Matt,
I'll try lubing all the linkages. I've had the carb apart a number of times and soaked in carb cleaner, cleaned all the passages and blown them out with air.
BobMatt_Colie wrote:
It is probably lean. Unfortunately, this may not be adjustable so you may have to go into the carburetor again and clean the main jet and related passages.
Matt
It is dirt in the main jet.
This is a normal and common problem with the Honda and Honda clone carbs. They are a decent carb but the main jet is prone to getting clogged.
The main jet can be removed and cleaned which is really the only way to correct the problem. Sitting the carb in cleaner will not remove the debris nor will dumping sea foam into the gas.
Worst comes to worst, you can buy the clone carbs for less than $20.
Clone carb
You also may wish to do a search for cleaning a Honda carb for hints. Lots of videos on the subject.
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Backtrack a few (4) posts.....he *SOLVED THE (HIS) PROBLEM*...;)
(And the Mods - Mr Wiz? - could close the thread)
BTW - the quickest and easiest source for "hints" regarding Champion Generators is to call their tech line...:W
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