Standby Generator Won’t Start During a Real Power Outage
A standby generator that sits fine during its weekly exercise cycle but won’t actually start when the power goes out […]
Starting Problems
Generators that won’t start, start then die, or shut down on startup.
Generator Flywheel Key Sheared: Symptoms and How to Fix It
If your generator cranks strong but won’t start — or started fine and then died and won’t restart after a
Generator Recoil Starter Repair: Cord Won’t Retract or Feels Weak
A recoil starter that won’t retract, feels loose, or lets the handle snap back hard almost always comes down to
Generator Won’t Start in Cold Weather? 4 Fixes That Cost Nothing
A generator that won’t start in cold weather almost always needs one of three things: choke fully closed (not halfway),
Flooded Generator Engine: How to Clear It in 5 Minutes
A flooded generator engine has too much raw fuel in the cylinder — the plug is soaked and can’t fire.
Generator Won’t Start After Sitting? The Post-Storage Fix
When a generator won’t start after sitting for months, it’s stale fuel until proven otherwise. Crack the drain screw on
Generator Only Runs on Choke: The Main Jet Fix
When a generator only runs on choke, it’s starving for fuel — not getting too much air. Drain the stale
Generator Has No Spark
Generator has no spark? Check the plug, then the kill switch and wiring (the #1 cause), the coil, the flywheel key, and the low-oil sensor – in that order.
Generator CO Sensor Keeps Shutting It Off (Flashing Red or Yellow Light)
Generator CO sensor keeps shutting it off? Flashing red is a CO detection, yellow is a sensor fault — and most repeat trips are an airflow fix.
Champion Generator Troubleshooting: Start & Run Problems
Champion generator won’t start, won’t stay running, or has no power? These dual-fuel and inverter units have a few common faults. Here’s how to diagnose and fix them.