I've had a Champion 4kw generator patched into my panel via 6 circuit transfer switch for years. Ever since new the generator would take a while with the electric start to get going. This morning I was prepping for the ice storm happening and couldn't get the darn thing started.
Checked oil level, ok.
Checked fuel, ok.
Sprayed quick start into the carb, nope.
Changed the spark plug - vrooom
The darn things starts on first pull now. A huge difference. It feels brand new.
Reading some history on these Chinese made Champion generators, they apparently come with really cheap Chinese made plugs.
I replaced it with a NGK BR7ES and she starts easy and purrs like a kitten now.
Checked oil level, ok.
Checked fuel, ok.
Sprayed quick start into the carb, nope.
Changed the spark plug - vrooom
The darn things starts on first pull now. A huge difference. It feels brand new.
Reading some history on these Chinese made Champion generators, they apparently come with really cheap Chinese made plugs.
I replaced it with a NGK BR7ES and she starts easy and purrs like a kitten now.