I was able to pick up a second hand small generator. It’s an old Coleman power mate. It has a five horse Briggs and Stratton engine I was surprised when it started right up.
I have two problems that I could see right off hand. (1) After about two minutes the muffler started glowing red hot. Also every now and then sparks fly out of it. It is located right above the gas tank and so I’m worried about that.
(2) The thing vibrates around so much but I don’t think that there is too much to do about that.
Any suggestions?
Is it running too rich? Should I get a new muffler?
I have two problems that I could see right off hand. (1) After about two minutes the muffler started glowing red hot. Also every now and then sparks fly out of it. It is located right above the gas tank and so I’m worried about that.
(2) The thing vibrates around so much but I don’t think that there is too much to do about that.
Any suggestions?
Is it running too rich? Should I get a new muffler?