A generator is an indispensable part of modern life and if you find problems with your generator then now you can be relieved to know that you can repair it with just few easy checks. Generators are in work very frequently due to power cut issues and it is imperative to keep a regular check over them. If your generator engine is not running alright then you need to check whether it is getting enough fuel, oxygen and spark. If you are getting a red signal from your engine then it will be time for generator repairs:
What you should check for if your generator is malfunctioning:
What you should check for if your generator is malfunctioning:
- The first and foremost thing for you to check is the fuel and its delivery. The engine of your generator will possess a carburetor. Its function is to mix gasoline in proper amounts with the air outside to make a steady rate of combustion. If you are checking to see whether there is fuel delivery problem, then you can take a little test. The air filter is to be removed from its mouth and a very tiny amount of starting fluid is to be sprayed in the carburetor and the engine should then be started. If the engine takes a quick start but fails to run then it might be concluded that it has a problem with fuel delivery.
- Another important step is to check the hole through which gas is vented. You will find a very small hole which allows the fuel flowing from the tank to the carburetor. The problem with this is that if the vent is filled up with residue and so your generator will either not start or will stop after running for a few minutes. You can clean it at any generator repairs store.
- Check your fuel filter. If the filter is clogged, then debris will not be blocked from entering into the carburetor but will flow into it and will not let the engine start. You should be checking your fuel filter by watching if the gas passes through the filter and does not drain out of it at any point.
- Sometimes, you will find that the engine is not running smoothly in spite of gas flowing in a clean way to the tanks. You might face this problem if you are prone to leaving old unused gasoline in the tank if not using the engine for some time. You can treat this problem if you replace all old gasoline left with a new batch or you might spray carburetor cleaner inside it to clean. If you are left with a carburetor problem then you would do best to know that it is because of a dirty carburetor and not a mechanical problem.
- While cleaning the carburetor always remember that the parts are extremely delicate and these are very easy to lose if you not working on a surface that will hold small substances. If you are inserting anything rough into it then you have a chance of scratching the surface leading to a breakdown.
- Check your spark plug to see whether it is in a great condition as any malfunctioning there can result into a slowdown. Your spark plug is there to keep a balance between the amount of air and gasoline mixed. If it is not effective then you will see grimy substances being formed on its surface or the engine run roughly.
- As you look into the spark plug then you will also need to oversee that if the air filter and spark plug are not providing enough oxygen to the carburetor then the engine will fail to deliver.
- Check to see that there is not corrosion on each end of the battery. If there is an acid leak or corrosion then it would not work.
