Generac and Stratton
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Recently purchased a 5000w Generac with it's original 10hp Briggs and Stratton. The original owner bought it new for a hunting cabin and used it a few times circa 1978 or 1979, then it sat in a basement for about 40 years. The fuel lines were replaced in 2004 going off the date codes on the rubber. The gas in the tank smells like turpentine. Oil is on the stick and still caramel colored. The original owner passed on, and his son was at the auction where I picked this unit up. He stated after I won it that it was literally used about 3 times and never used again, however the '04 fuel lines suggest it might have been used briefly or the guy tried getting it running about 15 years ago. Still has a fuel filter and fuel cut valve.
Anyhow, I'm going to remove the tank and flush the old gas out, replace the fuel lines and fuel filter, get a battery on it (electric start or pull cord) and change the crank oil. However, I'm unsure how to proceed with the carb on this unit? Do they have a diaphragm in/on them like the more modern push mower B&S engines? How does the fuel get pumped on these? Given the age, I doubt the carb will run the engine w/o issues as-is, especially if it has a rubber diaphragm to move the gas. Are parts for these still available? Can I retrofit something else if need be?
Model "251415"
Type "0196-01"
Anyhow, I'm going to remove the tank and flush the old gas out, replace the fuel lines and fuel filter, get a battery on it (electric start or pull cord) and change the crank oil. However, I'm unsure how to proceed with the carb on this unit? Do they have a diaphragm in/on them like the more modern push mower B&S engines? How does the fuel get pumped on these? Given the age, I doubt the carb will run the engine w/o issues as-is, especially if it has a rubber diaphragm to move the gas. Are parts for these still available? Can I retrofit something else if need be?
Model "251415"
Type "0196-01"