Troubleshooting - Stanley G2250S Owner's Manual

Symptom:
Engine won't start
Recoil is hard to pull
Engine starts, but then shuts off
after running for short time
Engine runs: rough/vibrating/
oscillating
Rev. 7/2010
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Troubleshooting

Potential Causes
Fuel valve off/out of fuel
Engine Switch in off position
Spark arrestor clogged
Cold engine needs to be primed
Oil level too low
Fuel filter is dirty
Fuel is contaminated
Spark plug boot off/loose
Spark plug fouled or failed
Carburetor clogged
Spark arrestor clogged
Valve clearance too large
Remove/Clean spark arrestor
Out of fuel
Spark plug fouled or failed
Remove/Clean spark arrestor
Over loading generator
Air filter is dirty
Fuel filter is dirty
Fuel is contaminated
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Models: G2250S & G3250S
Solution
Fill tank with fuel and turn fuel valve on
Turn engine switch to on position
Remove spark arrestor, clean and replace.
Press primer bulb 3 to 5 times.
Fill oil to top of opening with recommended
grade of oil.
Check for fuel flow to carburetor by remov-
ing drain screw. Clean or replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Replace or
clean filter and carburetor float bowl. Fill
tank with clean fuel.
Press spark plug boot firmly on spark plug.
Remove spark plug, clean or replace
Remove float bowl and clean components
and jets. Replace carburetor if varnish or
gum has accumulated from improper stor-
age.
Remove, clean and replace.
Rest exhaust valve clearance to .008", call
customer help line.
Remove, clean and replace.
Fill tank with fuel and turn fuel valve on
Remove spark plug, clean or replace
Remove, clean and replace.
Disconnect some appliances
Clean air filter
Check for fuel flow to carburetor by remov-
ing drain screw. Clean or replace fuel filter.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Replace or
clean filter and carburetor float bowl. Fill
tank with clean fuel.
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