On Friday, January 23, 2015 at 2:03:15 PM UTC-5, ads...@wizardanswers.com   
   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   
   >   
   > Turn the fuel valve on and wait a minute or two for gas to get to the   
   > carburetor.  It doesn't happen quickly, as the small height difference   
   > between the gas tank and the carb doesn't allow for much help from   
   > gravity.   
   >   
   > I do this on the three generators I use.  Some start easier than   
   > others, but none of them start until the gas gets to the carb  ;-)   
   >   
   > I have the same circumstances with my riding mower - I turn the fuel   
   > valve off and let it run the carb dry.  If I don't give it a minute or   
   > so to fill the carb when I want to use it again, it will not do well -   
   > even with electric start.   
      
      
      
   are you closing off the gas line each time after you run it???? and running it   
   until the gas line empties and shuts off itself   
      
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