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Generator starts then dies.


   
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Old 06-24-12, 01:32 PM
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Generator starts then dies.
My McCulloch FG5700 AK generator starts,runs for about 2 seconds then dies. Yes the in-line fuel switch and the on-off switch are on. The gas has Stabil and Heet in it. There is approximately 50 hours of use on it. It is stored in the garage.
 
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Old 06-24-12, 01:46 PM
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The carb needs to be cleaned.
 
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Old 06-24-12, 02:24 PM
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The best way to do that?
 
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Old 06-24-12, 02:44 PM
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Post the engine mfg, model and identifications so we know what you have. Have a good one. Geo
 
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Old 06-24-12, 03:16 PM
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McCullough model 182F, 338cc,11hp.
Hope this helps.
 
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Old 06-24-12, 05:55 PM
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I don't think I ever saw a McCulloch generator, so I don't know what type of engine of carb they have.
 
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