Small Generator Engine Surging

Issues causing generator surges.

Small generator engine surging. Lights flicker between very bright and dim at a rapid pace machinery may run at varied speeds making sudden shifts between quick and slow. Stop the fuel flow to the carburetor either turn off the fuel valve or pinch off the line with a pair of fuel line pinch off pliers or a pair of vice grips. A surging generator is an indication that there is something wrong with your equipment. There are actually numerous causes for generator surging including.

In this video first i get the generator running then i decide to do the drastic move to ream out the jets on the carb as the engine was surging. Incorrect fuel use fuel levels and fuel quality in gas oil generators. Failing capacitor or other components. Engine will run but it surges hunts for a constant rpm 1.

Your generator was designed to utilize specific fuel sources and anything else may cause problems in operation and irreparable damage. If your generator is surging at idle then likely this small hole is either completely plugged or very restricted. Common issues which cause these surges include. Partial blockage of main jet.