alt.energy.homepower

z wrote:

> 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
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> 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
>
Same problem running with the fuel cap off.

Boden