Posted by Webster01 on November 7, 2018, 7:07 pm
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 o
n
> > Dec 22 2014. After I filled with gasoline and added the oil, I was ab
le 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 degr
ees.
> > 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 t
he
> >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 generato
r 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 st
art.
> >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 co
rd so
> >I can stand up to pull the cord. This will allow me greater pulling thr
ust
> >(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.
>
>
>
>
>
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 th
e core of this technique I believe. Plug is firing twice and gas doesn't h
ave time to accumulate and vaporize with the switch on from the get go woul
d be my guess. Can't wait until tomorrow to try it (supposed to be colder)
.
Posted by mankinen72 on December 19, 2018, 10:57 pm
On Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 2:07:05 PM UTC-5, Webs...@gmx.com wrote:
> 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 de
grees.
> > > 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 t
he
> > >proper dose to the gas tank (3.8 capacity).
> > > Exactly one month later, I went to the shed and moved the genera
tor 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 turnin
g on
> > >the ignition switch.
> > > Due to the location of the pull cord, I have to kneel and pull th
e
> > >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 t
hrust
> > >(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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> I think you have provided me with the solution to my annoying problem wit
h my Champion Genny. Was struggling with it today(cooler weather) discover
ed 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 wo
uld be my guess. Can't wait until tomorrow to try it (supposed to be colde
r).
Yep!
This Champion only started first pull when I bought it in summer. Once it g
ot colder in fall cud never get it going. After trying it a few more times
throughout fall and into winter, same thing except for one time took spark
plug out, poured in a little gas, and second effort like this, she went. Bu
t I didnt want to do that every time. Saw the John T post and tried it (see
med logical) and no problems now. Switch off for 2 pulls and waiting 20 sec
onds after switch on and then 3rd pull works!
Posted by ads on November 9, 2018, 4:06 pm
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.
>
>
>
>
>
My 3000 watt champion starts OK when I'm testing it but in the dark at
27F with 7" of snow, I take starting fluid and tools to remove the
air cleaner - just in case...
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Posted by sshawus on June 23, 2019, 5:23 pm
On Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 9:36:12 AM UTC-5, 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.
>
>
>
>
>
I see this is an old thread, but the steps above really helped me to be able to start my fairly new generator consistently.
Posted by Martin Riddle on February 5, 2015, 12:50 am
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
Have you checked the plug gap?
Also check the choke to see if it is closing enough.
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> > I bought a new Champion 3000 watt generator (model 46595) at Lowes o
n
> > Dec 22 2014. After I filled with gasoline and added the oil, I was ab
le 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 degr
ees.
> > 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 t
he
> >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 generato
r 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 st
art.
> >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 co
rd so
> >I can stand up to pull the cord. This will allow me greater pulling thr
ust
> >(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.
>
>
>
>
>