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Briggs & Stratton Briggs Stratton 30208 4800Watt 65 HP Portable Generator Questions & Answers
Generator will not start
If your generator does not start and you have followed manufacturer's directions that came with your owner's manual purchase, there may be a problem with the motor, the points or the spark plug. Try removing the spark plug and checking the gap, then check the start process again after putting it back in. If still no ignition, check the points to make sure they are not burnt. If they appear all right, check to see if you have good compression. If there is not good compression, the rings would need to be changed. If this fails, and there is sufficient gas, it might mean that your motor is inoperable, due to wear and tear of everyday use.
12/15/2010 11:03:03 PM •
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on Dec 15, 2010
Engine will not start. no spark. oil level is
There may be a engine control switch on it. It will be on the engine somewhere. it is differnt then a circuit breaker on the outlet panel. It also could be a bad ignition module.
11/18/2010 5:12:27 AM •
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on Nov 18, 2010
How to seperate the engine and generator
I am assuming that you have removed the end bell with
field winding and the only obstacle is the rotor on the
crank of the engine. I am also assuming that you were
able to remove the long bolt thru rotor into crank. Now
you will need to apply penetrating oil to the shaft of
the engine to loosen the rust on the taper. It may take
several applications. Place a piece of hardwood against
metal to protect the rotor and firmly rap with hammer on
both sides. You may need to use pry bar against engine
and rotor as you hammer hardwood. Repeat as necessary,
some rotors will be very stuck due to rust. Be very
carefull with hammer and or prybars not to damage
windings. Have patience and let oil work. Good luck.
11/17/2010 9:10:55 PM •
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on Nov 17, 2010
Putting 5500 Storm Responder generator back
Maybe you can check on operation manual or ask your supplier.
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1/11/2020 7:48:39 AM •
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on Jan 11, 2020
Hello. I have a Generac 5000w generator with a
Doesn't look like anyone came close to answering this question correctly.While I realise I am answering a VERY old post, a correct answer may help others that come here in the future who are experiencing the same problem.The issue is with the starter clutch. It screws onto the crankshaft and works like a ratchet wrench. It allows the crankshaft to turn freely one way but "catches" if turned the oher. Most people don't maintain them properly so it gets rusty inside and the bearings don't move like they are supposed to. Hence the clutch doesn't lock.It's usually a pretty simple fix. Remove the flywheel cover, secure the flywheel so it doesn't turn then use a rubber mallet and a drift to loosen the clutch. It has normal threads so it turns counter clockwise. It should come loose pretty easily. Once off, look at the front of the clutch. There is a cover which is just pressed on. You should be able to get it loose with a hammer and small flat head screwdriver. Carefull you don't loose the bearings (there are 6) which are pretty large. Clean the whole thing out, removing any rust and debris.Then spray the inside with some lite machine oil (don't use grease or any other thick lubricant).The shaft should have a piece of felt in the center of it. This should also be soaked with machine oil. To reassemble; place the washer and shaft back into the housing, then place a bearing in each "hole". Give it another shot of machine oil and press the cap back on.Put it back on the engine and replace the cover. You should now have a workng starter. There is a small hole in the front of the clutch. You should periodicaly squirt some oil into it to keep the clutch lubricated.
1/20/2019 10:33:24 PM •
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on Jan 20, 2019
I have a 18 hp briggs engine. no fire with coil
hi
I think that the problem you have is not with the coil.
let me explain : when there is the need to stop the engine simply we push a button or use a lever in both cases what it simply does the coil is grounded to earth this stops the spark supply to the spark plugs . find the cable which connect from the switch on to the coil because this cable
intermits to short to earth stopping the spark going to the spark plug ( replace cable this will prevent the engine to stopping )
1/3/2018 1:39:18 AM •
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on Jan 03, 2018
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