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  1. 07-10-2016, 02:13 PM #1
    StacyandScott
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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 input
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  2. 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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  3. 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.
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  4. 07-12-2016, 08:43 AM #4
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    Remember it is a LONG way from tank to generator.
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  5. 07-12-2016, 09:06 AM #5
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    Kinked line when putting the tank back in?
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  6. 07-12-2016, 09:52 AM #6
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    Plugged or kinked tank vent line ?
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