McCulloch FG6000MK 5700Watt 13 HP 338CC Portable Generator - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Your welder is too much for the generator you are using. Usually you need a fairly big generator for welding so it doesn't overload so easily.

Do you have Olympian generator 2001 series Panel board which has 650-092 PCB

Try searching for dealers by entering your location on this website:http://www.mccullochpower.com/node7875.aspx

Sorry for the inconvenience Gary,I have made the link into a hyperlink so that you now just have to click on it:http://www.mccullochpower.com/ddoc/MCCO/MCCO2008_USen/MCCO2008_USen_FG6000MK-7096FG6024_966991401.pdf

Hi Gary,The manual can be downloaded from this link:http://www.mccullochpower.com/ddoc/MCCO/MCCO2008_USen/MCCO2008_USen_FG6000MK-7096FG6024_966991401.pdfYou need to have Adobe reader installed on your computer.You can get it on the Adobe website, www.adobe.comHope this helps!

Main jet is clogged

.028 to .040 will work.

There is a hole in the brake/clutch cover (that you take off when you change your chain) under the attachment bolts through which a bolt protrudes. Use a small screw driver or the wrench that comes with the saw to turn this bolt (it has a slot in it) to either tighten or loosen the chain.

Hope that helps.

Handie Andie

Check to make sure the capacitor is not burned out. It is usally under a cover on the back of the generator

Take the make and model #s to a lawnmower shop, they can get what you need, if they do not have it in stock. Also remember to check in tank strainer for restriction.

Click "Get this manual" on the following webpage to download the manual:

http://lawnandgarden.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/mcculloch/fg6000mk_1.html

look for a reset button, either on the generator or on the dash with the recepticals. my 5700 has fuses there also

This all depends on what type of climate you live in. Most small engines that (do not) have an oil filter uses SAE 30 motor oil. This oil has a detergent in it that helps clean your engine.

First change the spark plug,if the problem persist,change the coil aka=spark plug cable and coil.

If you need more help come back.Post / thumbs / testimonial are welcome!

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If you could not start in spite of oil and gas change, checked gas supply, spark plug, ignition cables and coils (magnetos) and so on whitout success, then try this:
Your generator has a low oil level protection, which stops the ignition of the motor.
After "a couple of years" sitting without or with old oil, the level switch may have got lazy or stuck down.
If your oil level seems to be good, while measured, find the oil switch and try to shorten or disconnect it.
If you succeed in running the generator change or repair the oil switch.

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Here are the basic steps:
Prepair the new starter rope (about 5 feet of good qualty starter rope size 5.5) by burning the end and shaping into a point and tie a temp knot on the other end. Use a rag to shape the end because it will be very hot. Remove the old rope and align the hole in the spool with the hole on the starter cover and practice incerting the rope thru the guide hole on the cover into hole on the spool . This will be the final action after you wind the spool. You should be able to hold the spool and insert the rope thru both holes and tie a knot while holding the spool in a wound state. Once you have mastered incerting the rope thru both holes and tying a knot you are ready. Now begin.
Wind the spool in the same direction that the spool turns when you pull the rope. You must wind in the correct direction or you may bend the spring out of shape. The spool will begin to tighten as you wind and will eventually stop turning when the spring is fully wound. Once fully wound unwind spool one full turn and stop when hole on spool aligns with hole in cover. Now insert rope as practiced thru both holes and tie knot with free hand or have helping hand. Once knot is tied slowly let spool take rope in untill no more will go in or you reach temp knot. Now tie pull handle and you are done. Good luck.

Check the sockets for short circuit or bad  (burned) plastic.

.010" inlet hot and .012" exhaust hot