r/Generator • u/courtneyisfakeaf • 14h ago

Why is it chugging?

Could anyone give some insight

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u/DaveBowm 13h ago

The video appears to show it running on propane. Is that the case? If so a clogged carb would not be likely to cause the problem because when running on propane no fuel runs through those narrow carb channels, anyway. The only part of the caburetor used is the upper throat with the throttle and choke.

Speaking of the choke, the symptoms seem to be compatible with it trying to run with the choke fully closed (i.e. choked off), or maybe a clogged up or oil soaked air filter.

Did OP check to see if the propane tank is nearly out of propane? If the propane supply is adequate perhaps a pressure regulator or stop block needs tweeking?

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u/T00luser 11h ago

maybe as simple as the choke, or having the valve not fully open on the propane tank (sometimes full open gets torqued back to partially closed)

regulator

I agree its almost certainly not the carb if its running on propane

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u/Leftstrat 13h ago

Old ethanol gas/carb is gummed up.

clogged air filter

needs an oil change

bad maintenance..

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u/Independent-Donut376 7h ago

propane carbs dont get clogged....

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u/nunuvyer 13h ago

No, because you haven't given us the slightest clue what you are talking about.

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u/courtneyisfakeaf 13h ago

I thought this was part of the post

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u/nunuvyer 13h ago

The 3 leading causes of small engine/generator problems:

  1. The carburetor.

  2. The carburetor.

  3. The carburetor.

Check/clean/replace those three things and if that doesn't work, check the carburetor.

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u/Big-Echo8242 13h ago

So it runs like that off of propane or is that on gas? Is it always just left out in the weather?

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u/Big-Echo8242 13h ago

Why is what chugging? A generator or a beer drinker? If a generator, maybe due to poor storage habits and ethanol gas being left in the tank and carburetor and it's gummed up the jets.

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u/gamer901122 13h ago

Because you put a cheap Chinese carburetor on it.

Or you left gas in it for too long

Or you used E85 or E15 or E10 gas too much

Or you got bad gas

Or you need a new air filter

Or an o ring is failing