On Wed, 04 Feb 2015 19:50:22 -0500, Martin Riddle   
    wrote:   
      
   >On Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:33:35 -0500, jaugustine@verizon.net wrote:   
   >   
   >>Hi,   
   >>   
   >>    I bought a new Champion 3000 watt generator (model 46595) at Lowes on   
   >> Dec 22 2014.  After I filled with gasoline and added the oil,  I was able to   
   >>start the generator with just one pull of the cord.  Note:  I keep the   
   >>generator in the shed, and the temperature was very mild, around 50 degrees.   
   >>   
   >>    I ran the generator for 1 hour, and followed the procedure in the   
   >>instructions manual for shutting it down (close the fuel valve and let the   
   >>generator run until it stops).  Note: I also bought Stabil and added the   
   >>proper dose to the gas tank (3.8 capacity).   
   >>   
   >>     Exactly one month later,  I went to the shed and moved the generator to   
   >>the same location, which is level,  where I ran it the first time.   
   >>Note: No load on generator.  The temperature was about 34 degrees.   
   >>I had to pull several times before I was able to get the generator to start.   
   >>Note: I know about putting the choke in the proper position and turning on   
   >>the ignition switch.   
   >>   
   >>     Due to the location of the pull cord, I have to kneel and pull the   
   >>cord sideways (awkward).  I am thinking about adding a pulley for the cord so   
   >>I can stand up to pull the cord.  This will allow me greater pulling thrust   
   >>(like my lawn mower).   
   >>   
   >>      Has anyone else have this same experience?   
   >>   
   >>        Thank You in advance,  John   
   >   
   >Have you checked the plug gap?   
   >Also check the choke to see if it is closing enough.   
   >   
   >CHeers   
   Worst case scenario you do like I have done on my snowblower. I   
   drilled a 1/8" hole in the airbox, and one little whiff of starting   
   fluid starts it on the first turn. I glued the little red tube into   
   the nozzle of the can and I keep itr on the shelf beside the door in   
   the shed where the blower is parked.   
      
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