Generac 40G Hard Start

[34midget]

Our Generac 40G generator won't start with remote. The governor opens the throttle wide open when it attempts to start, but will not start. If I go to the generator and partially close the throttle, it starts right away.
Anybody know a fix for this? I am new to Generac generators.

[34midget]

I went out this evening to check for clearance of the plastic cover and found it OK. But doing so, I found the choke to be traveling a very limited amount. Before I could figure out how to adjust it, the mosquitos ran me back into the house. I will try again tomorrow.
Thanks for the suggestion BTP01.

[BTPO1]

Again I was having the same problem that you are having although I have the QuietPac 6500G model the symptoms are the same. On page 57 of your manual it shows a choke solenoid plastic boot. That is the same part that was causing my problem as it was contacting the choke and not letting it move smoothly. I put a spacer (Washer) in between the plastic and the metal and it solved my problem. I hope that this might help you.

[34midget]

The Troubleshooting Chart in the Generac manual doesn't address the problem I'm having. Perhaps I should adjust the choke to apply more strongly.
Anyone else with a Generac 40G experiencing failure to start with remote? Spins, but no start without partially closing the throttle manually.

[BTPO1]

Possibly the choke is sticking. When you move the throttle locally you are probably unsticking the choke. I had that problem on my Generac. I repositioned a plastic cover over the choke solenoid and I no longer have the problem. JMO

[MEXICOWANDERER]

You need a specific troubleshooting chart to follow which is a factory service manual. For a fact my opinion of Generac designers is that they consist of people that are overlooked at bed-count.