Engine & Performance

A generator fuel valve stuck closed starves the engine — it fires and dies within seconds. Stuck open, it floods […]

A generator that won’t stay running under load almost always has a fuel supply problem — the carb can’t deliver

Most DuroMax generator troubleshooting comes down to three things: a dual-fuel selector sitting on the wrong fuel, a low-oil sensor

So the tank ran dry mid-outage and now you’re wondering what you broke. Quick sorting guide — where are you

Westinghouse generator troubleshooting by symptom: won’t start, starts then dies, flashing-light CO shutdown, weak power, surging – and the stale-fuel root.

Generator making noise? Knocking and grinding mean stop now; screeching is a bearing or belt; rattling is loose hardware. Read each sound and what to do.

Honda generator won’t start, surging, or showing the oil-alert light? Even reliable Honda EU and EM units have a few predictable issues. Here’s how to diagnose the common ones.

Generator fuel problems? Work the system tank-to-carburetor: fuel level, shutoff valve, fuel filter, lines, and pump. Here’s the order I check to find a fuel-delivery fault fast.

Generator leaking gas or oil? Fuel leaks are usually the carb bowl gasket or a stuck float; oil leaks are usually the drain plug, dipstick, or a tired gasket. Here’s how to pin it down.

This is the classic frustrating one: the generator idles along happily with nothing plugged in, but the moment you add