From: martin_rid@verizon.net
On Sat, 14 Feb 2015 10:18:08 -0500, jaugustine@verizon.net wrote:
>On Sat, 14 Feb 2015 07:40:52 -0500, Vaughn wrote:
>
>>On 2/13/2015 11:40 PM, Bob F wrote:
>>> I've had a few engined that take some time for the fuel to fill the bowl.
>>Many small engines these days have fuel pumps, even when it appears that
>>gravity feed would have been sufficient. They are tiny devices, little
>>more than a lump in the fuel line with a third hose that goes off
>>somewhere to provide a pressure pulse to make them work. Any engine
>>that has one might seem hard starting if the fuel bowl is dry, because
>>it will take several pulls to pump gas to the bowl.
>
>Hi Vaughn,
>
> Below is from my previous post. Please comprehend what it says.
>
>> IMPORTANT:
>>
>> When I bought this generator (new) on Dec 22, 2014, the
>>temp was around 50 degrees
>>
>> Note: This is a gravity feed (gas tank above engine) system.
>>
>> After I filled the gas tank, I opened the fuel valve, and without
>>waiting very long (maybe about 15 seconds), the generator started with only
>>one pull.
>
> Notice I said, "the generator started with only one pull". This
>generator was "bone dry" when I bought it new.
>
> The main difference between the first time, and later is the temperature
>of the generator. The first time, it was mild (50 degrees). After that,
>the generator was COLD.
>
> QUESTION:
>
> When the generator is COLD, does it take a while to fill the "bowl"?
>
> John
>
>
Is the OP using a summer blend of fuel or winter. There is a slight
difference that might affect starting.
Cheers
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