On Saturday, 24 January 2015 10:36:12 UTC-4, hubops  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   
   >    
   >    
   >   Try this  -   for fuel priming  -   
   >  1. open fuel valve   
   >  2. choke on   
   >  3. engine switch  off   
   >  4. give it two  half-hearted pulls   
   >  5. engine switch on   
   >  6. count to twenty   
   >  7. one   good   pull   
   >   don't forget  choke off  ! after it starts..   
   > This sometimes works for finicky old 2-strokes as well.   
   >    John T.   
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   I think you have provided me with the solution to my annoying problem with my   
   Champion Genny.  Was struggling with it today(cooler weather) discovered your   
   post and tried it.  Bang it started first pull.  The switch off is the core of   
   this technique I    
   believe.  Plug is firing twice and gas doesn't have time to accumulate and   
   vaporize with the switch on from the get go would be my guess.  Can't wait   
   until tomorrow to try it (supposed to be colder).   
      
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