alt.energy.homepower

RW Salnick wrote in news:fq3um2$ntn$1
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> Boden brought forth on stone tablets:
>> My Generac 4000XL (Model 190 gasoline engine) started this morning on
>> the second pull. It then ran under about 50% load for at least 30
>> minutes but shut down spontaneously.
>>
>> I've restarted it about six times and on each cycle it started on the
>> first pull, runs smoothly for 1/2 to one minute and then stops.
>>
>> Fuel tank is full, oil level is correct, low oil pressure light
doesn't
>> come on, ambient temperature is 31 F, total time on the 4000XL is 262
>> hours.
>>
>> The last time it ran, about a month ago, the generator ran for 6 to 8
>> hours under load without event.
>>
>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> Boden
>
> Look at the fuel filter...
>
> bob
>

also make sure the fuel tank is vented -- dono if the vent is on the cap
or where on that gen, but if the vent is off or plugged you might get the
same symptoms