alt.energy.homepower

RW Salnick wrote:
> 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
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>
> Look at the fuel filter...
>
> bob
Yes. But Generac didn't see fit to install a fuel filter. Should I
disassemble and clean the carburetor and then install an after market
fuel filter?

Boden