honda portable generator: two problems
#1
11-15-10, 09:01 AM
honda portable generator: two problems
have a honda EM3500SX generator, its about 9 yrs. old.
two problems:
1. unit starts fine however, after a while it starts to run rough and the only way to fix it is to pull the choke out. then the motor smooths out.
2. the unit will cut off if i switch "on" the Auto Throttle swich.
i have:
--checked sediment bowl and screen
-- sprayed carb. cleaner down the carb after removing air filter.
---changed oil
any idea on these problems, we are located near annapolis, md.
two problems:
1. unit starts fine however, after a while it starts to run rough and the only way to fix it is to pull the choke out. then the motor smooths out.
2. the unit will cut off if i switch "on" the Auto Throttle swich.
i have:
--checked sediment bowl and screen
-- sprayed carb. cleaner down the carb after removing air filter.
---changed oil
any idea on these problems, we are located near annapolis, md.
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11-21-10, 05:16 PM
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The auto throttle switch powers a solenoid which when the plunger is retracted pulls the throttle plate back to idle.The plunger may be pulling the throttle rod back to far. Look for an adjustment cam, screw or stop that will let you adjust the idle a little higher. This could also be related to your fuel problem. Most generators w/o auto voltage control need to be adjusted to 3750 no load speed to allow for governor droop at rated generator load.
