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Is this engine a 10 HP OHV engine (similar as pictured below?)
In addition to the above, I assume the fuel tank is on top. Did you turn the tank fuel valve off when you left it? That carb, especially as new as it is, should not have leaked and IS gravity fed
*Once repaired, I'd run it with at least 30wt oil in it.
That engine gets very hot running at a constant 3,600 for hours/days on end..
In addition to the above, I assume the fuel tank is on top. Did you turn the tank fuel valve off when you left it? That carb, especially as new as it is, should not have leaked and IS gravity fed
*Once repaired, I'd run it with at least 30wt oil in it.
That engine gets very hot running at a constant 3,600 for hours/days on end..
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Hi. Thanks for the reply. Yes it is exactly like the one pictured. No I didn't shut the gas valve off. I forgot to mention, I did take the oil fill plug open and lots of liquid flowed out. Much more than the oil I had in there. Is that saying I have gas in my oil?
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Is this engine a 10 HP OHV engine (similar as pictured below?)
In addition to the above, I assume the fuel tank is on top. Did you turn the tank fuel valve off when you left it? That carb, especially as new as it is, should not have leaked and IS gravity fed
*Once repaired, I'd run it with at least 30wt oil in it.
That engine gets very hot running at a constant 3,600 for hours/days on end..
Hi. Thanks for the reply. Yes it is exactly like the one pictured. No I didn't shut the gas valve off. I forgot to mention, I did take the oil fill plug open and lots of liquid flowed out. Much more than the oil I had in there. Is that saying I have gas in my oil?
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Is that an automatic lock safety mechanism on the engine. If I drain the oil and refill, will I be ok. I don't run the generator more than a few times a month. Just use it to run my 220V well pump. So its not running more than a few hours a week.
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Is this engine a 10 HP OHV engine (similar as pictured below?)
In addition to the above, I assume the fuel tank is on top. Did you turn the tank fuel valve off when you left it? That carb, especially as new as it is, should not have leaked and IS gravity fed
*Once repaired, I'd run it with at least 30wt oil in it.
That engine gets very hot running at a constant 3,600 for hours/days on end..
Is that an automatic lock safety mechanism on the engine. If I drain the oil and refill, will I be ok. I don't run the generator more than a few times a month. Just use it to run my 220V well pump. So its not running more than a few hours a week.
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Boudreaux In Eunice La.
Boudreaux In Eunice La.
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That generator is bolted down to a concrete pad (aluminum straps on each sides and the chain). It's for hurricane season down here and stays outside (under cover) 365. (Bought it used, 0 hours for $300.00 right before Hurricane Irma which got ran 28 hours straight)
Agreed to the above, the carb needs cleaning, you got crap stuck in the needle seat (leaking fuel into the combustion chamber) and eventually into the crankcase.
Here ya go, a VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1zIgTWmq68 (Look closely at 5 minutes thru 6 minutes)
(Same carb, different intake manifold, etc.)
Getting the carb off requires a really small 12 point socket which you'll see with the air filter cover removed.
You very likely have the NIKKI carb: https://www.jackssmallengines.com/j...12-0147-e1/carburetor-kit-carburetor-overhaul I haven't seen any other carbs on these engines but check with your model # before ordering anything
It has a funky rubber gasket inside once you pull the center, main plastic off (the float and needle are attached to that part).
With ethanol fuel, that rubber gasket comes loose, expands and doesn't fit well (a light coating of grease on that seal helps hold it in place)
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That generator is bolted down to a concrete pad (aluminum straps on each sides and the chain). It's for hurricane season down here and stays outside (under cover) 365. (Bought it used, 0 hours for $300.00 right before Hurricane Irma which got ran 28 hours straight)
Agreed to the above, the carb needs cleaning, you got crap stuck in the needle seat (leaking fuel into the combustion chamber) and eventually into the crankcase.
Here ya go, a VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1zIgTWmq68 (Look closely at 5 minutes thru 6 minutes)
(Same carb, different intake manifold, etc.)
Getting the carb off requires a really small 12 point socket which you'll see with the air filter cover removed.
You very likely have the NIKKI carb: https://www.jackssmallengines.com/j...12-0147-e1/carburetor-kit-carburetor-overhaul I haven't seen any other carbs on these engines but check with your model # before ordering anything
It has a funky rubber gasket inside once you pull the center, main plastic off (the float and needle are attached to that part).
With ethanol fuel, that rubber gasket comes loose, expands and doesn't fit well (a light coating of grease on that seal helps hold it in place)
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+1 ^^^^
That engine (short of a high end, 4x's the price Honda), is an excellent engine. Parts are available everywhere. And that float/needle, etc (as shown in the video) IS very easy to clean.
Once cleaned, put an in-line filter between the tank and engine, that'll keep crap out.
Note: Even running the engine dry, a little bit of fuel WILL REMAIN in the bowl and if it's ethanol and NOT Stabilized, will gum up the main jet which is right at lowest end of that plastic piece. One month of sitting can clog it..
Being your running it often, I'd simply clean the carb, install a filter, and use a stabilizer like "Gas Shok". I'd keep away from Stabil (long story-IME- junk)
Just an FYI, for every engine of mine (and most customers) with this engine, I modify the float bowl for FULL DRAINAGE with ONE bolt.
I remove the bowl, drill and tap the center for a heli-coil (with RED Loctite). Then install a simple drain plug (see below). You just have to remove the black plastic lower cover to access the bowl to drain... No more clogging...
Some pic's:
Tapping the drilled hole:
The inserted Heli-coil:
Bowl now with a drain plug (where fuel WILL collect and varnish shut the main jet)
That engine (short of a high end, 4x's the price Honda), is an excellent engine. Parts are available everywhere. And that float/needle, etc (as shown in the video) IS very easy to clean.
Once cleaned, put an in-line filter between the tank and engine, that'll keep crap out.
Note: Even running the engine dry, a little bit of fuel WILL REMAIN in the bowl and if it's ethanol and NOT Stabilized, will gum up the main jet which is right at lowest end of that plastic piece. One month of sitting can clog it..
Being your running it often, I'd simply clean the carb, install a filter, and use a stabilizer like "Gas Shok". I'd keep away from Stabil (long story-IME- junk)
Just an FYI, for every engine of mine (and most customers) with this engine, I modify the float bowl for FULL DRAINAGE with ONE bolt.
I remove the bowl, drill and tap the center for a heli-coil (with RED Loctite). Then install a simple drain plug (see below). You just have to remove the black plastic lower cover to access the bowl to drain... No more clogging...
Some pic's:
Tapping the drilled hole:
The inserted Heli-coil:
Bowl now with a drain plug (where fuel WILL collect and varnish shut the main jet)
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That is a great idea. The older carbs came set up like that and I guess they stopped doing to save a few pennies. Most likely will modify the bowls on a few of my carbs.
Tom
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+1 ^^^^
That engine (short of a high end, 4x's the price Honda), is an excellent engine. Parts are available everywhere. And that float/needle, etc (as shown in the video) IS very easy to clean.
Once cleaned, put an in-line filter between the tank and engine, that'll keep crap out.
Note: Even running the engine dry, a little bit of fuel WILL REMAIN in the bowl and if it's ethanol and NOT Stabilized, will gum up the main jet which is right at lowest end of that plastic piece. One month of sitting can clog it..
Being your running it often, I'd simply clean the carb, install a filter, and use a stabilizer like "Gas Shok". I'd keep away from Stabil (long story-IME- junk)
Just an FYI, for every engine of mine (and most customers) with this engine, I modify the float bowl for FULL DRAINAGE with ONE bolt.
I remove the bowl, drill and tap the center for a heli-coil (with RED Loctite). Then install a simple drain plug (see below). You just have to remove the black plastic lower cover to access the bowl to drain... No more clogging...
Some pic's:
Tapping the drilled hole:
The inserted Heli-coil:
Bowl now with a drain plug (where fuel WILL collect and varnish shut the main jet)
That is a great idea. The older carbs came set up like that and I guess they stopped doing to save a few pennies. Most likely will modify the bowls on a few of my carbs.
Tom
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Boudreaux In Eunice La.
Scott............. There are 2 carbs that look exactly alike..... The one in the video on the mower and the one on those Genny's.....They look alike but take different kits....... Most of the time just the NOODLE gasket needs to be changed ...
He needs gasket number 695426 It's a one piece gasket.... The one in the video is 698781 and is a two piece gasket.... Well 1 gasket and 1 o ring for the fuel inlet.......LOL......
Those whole kits are 50 bux and most of the time you don't need the needle..... Also I recommend to use NON ETHO GAS ... There are plenty of stations in Florida that has NON E gas.....
Scott I thought I would throw that in for you ..........
Plus Tard Mon Ami .............
Boudreaux In Eunice La.
That generator is bolted down to a concrete pad (aluminum straps on each sides and the chain). It's for hurricane season down here and stays outside (under cover) 365. (Bought it used, 0 hours for $300.00 right before Hurricane Irma which got ran 28 hours straight)
Agreed to the above, the carb needs cleaning, you got crap stuck in the needle seat (leaking fuel into the combustion chamber) and eventually into the crankcase.
Here ya go, a VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1zIgTWmq68 (Look closely at 5 minutes thru 6 minutes)
(Same carb, different intake manifold, etc.)
Getting the carb off requires a really small 12 point socket which you'll see with the air filter cover removed.
You very likely have the NIKKI carb: https://www.jackssmallengines.com/j...12-0147-e1/carburetor-kit-carburetor-overhaul I haven't seen any other carbs on these engines but check with your model # before ordering anything
It has a funky rubber gasket inside once you pull the center, main plastic off (the float and needle are attached to that part).
With ethanol fuel, that rubber gasket comes loose, expands and doesn't fit well (a light coating of grease on that seal helps hold it in place)
Scott............. There are 2 carbs that look exactly alike..... The one in the video on the mower and the one on those Genny's.....They look alike but take different kits....... Most of the time just the NOODLE gasket needs to be changed ...
He needs gasket number 695426 It's a one piece gasket.... The one in the video is 698781 and is a two piece gasket.... Well 1 gasket and 1 o ring for the fuel inlet.......LOL......
Those whole kits are 50 bux and most of the time you don't need the needle..... Also I recommend to use NON ETHO GAS ... There are plenty of stations in Florida that has NON E gas.....
Scott I thought I would throw that in for you ..........
Plus Tard Mon Ami .............
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Being new to the forum, it'd be nice to have a "thanks" button, or "like" button to click on..
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Actually when people get good info, they reply back to thank the people on here that helped out ...... I think that is a better way myself.......
Boudreaux In Eunice La.
Being new to the forum, it'd be nice to have a "thanks" button, or "like" button to click on..
Actually when people get good info, they reply back to thank the people on here that helped out ...... I think that is a better way myself.......
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