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07-10-2016, 02:13 PM #1
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Priming generator
I disconnected my generator fuel tank a few months back to do some insulation work. I put the tank back in several months ago.
Just went to use this weekend.... i lost prime from the tank.... i have tries multiple times to use prime button. Generator wont start. I un hooked hose coming from tank at the generator no gas coming out...
Is there a special way to get this primed.
I squirted gas into carb on generator from squirt bottle and genie fires right up...
Thanks in advance for inputStacy and Scott
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07-10-2016, 04:25 PM #2
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Where the hose attaches to the tank, is there a shut off valve there? I'm assuming it's a gas fired generator?
If there is no valve (which I would find amazing) then you might have a clogged line. Sounds like it's something very simple.
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07-12-2016, 08:27 AM #3
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How much gas is in the tank? For us it took over five gallons for the initial prime.
Colan and Marilyn Arnold
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07-12-2016, 08:43 AM #4
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Remember it is a LONG way from tank to generator.
Jim (& Sharon)
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07-12-2016, 09:06 AM #5
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Kinked line when putting the tank back in?
Curtis, Christine, Cole, and Charlotte
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07-12-2016, 09:52 AM #6
Plugged or kinked tank vent line ?
Cate & Rob
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