Troubleshooting
20
Problem
THE ENGINE WILL
NOT START
FUEL RELATED:
1. No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed.
2. Choke not in START position, cold engine.
3. Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol used.
(E15,E20,E85,etc.)
4. Low quality or deteriorated, old gasoline.
5. Carburetor not primed.
6. Dirty fuel passageways.
7. Carburetor needle stuck. Fuel can be smelled
in the air.
8. Too much fuel in the chamber. This can be
caused by the carburetor needle sticking.
9. Clogged Fuel Filter.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Power Switch at OFF position.
2. Spark plug cap not connected securely.
3. Spark plug electrode wet or dirty.
4. Incorrect spark plug gap.
5. Spark plug cap is broken.
6. Circuit breaker tripped (electric start models only).
7. Incorrect spark timing or faulty ignition system.
FUEL RELATED:
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+octane
stabilizer-treated
unleaded gasoline and open fuel valve.
Do not use gasoline with more than
10% ethanol (E15,E20,E85, etc.).
2. Move Choke to START position.
3. Clean out ethanol-rich gasoline from the
fuel system. Replace components damaged by
ethanol. Use fresh
87+ octane stabilizer-treated unleaded
gasoline only. Do not use gasoline with more
than 10% ethanol (E15, E20,E85, etc.).
4. Use fresh 87+octane stabilizer-treated
unleaded gasoline. Do not use gasoline with
more than 10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).
5. Pull on Starter Handle to prime.
6. Clean out passageways using a fuel additive.
Heavy deposits may require further cleaning.
7. Gently tap the side of the carburetor float
chamber with a screwdriver handle.
8. Shut off the fuel valve, move the generator
to a safe, outdoor location and contact a certified
Pulsar Service Center before using the generator
again
9. Replace Fuel Filter.
IGNITION(SPARK)RELATED:
1. Turn the Power Switch to ON.
2. Connect the spark plug cap properly.
3. Clean spark plug.
4. Correct spark plug gap.
5. Replace the spark plug cap.
6. Reset circuit breaker. Check wiring and
starter motor if the breaker continues to trip.
7. Have qualified technician diagnose/
repair ignition system.
Possible Causes
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