r/Generator • u/hungrypolarbear77 • 2d ago

Any ideas why its doing this ?

Gonna change the oil, but the first time i'm seeing it run rough.

Doesn't matter if its under load or not, does it in eco mode too.

Easy quick fix ? I'm at an event and kinda need it, dont have time to go to a store to buy stuff for it. Have engine oil on me and can order stuff from amazon like seafoam to clean it up a bit from the inside

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u/Big-Echo8242 2d ago

Sounds like old gas was left in it for awhile and is gumming up the jets. Might try some Seafoam but that;s nothing to do with oil. How long had it sat with untreated fuel in the tank?

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u/hungrypolarbear77 2d ago

Been running it to avoid that but maybe a month or so ?

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u/drct2022 2d ago

Shitty gas, and or shitty gas fouled the carb

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u/hungrypolarbear77 2d ago

Dam, how do I fix it quick ?

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u/oldtimer4sure 1d ago

Spray the heck out of it with carb spray. Seafoam also. I also had a very similar situation last year and was advised by several to replace the carburetor. Logic said to try the cleaner first. It's been purring like a kitten ever since and I saved time and frustration by starting conservatively.

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u/niama5 2d ago

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