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    Surging Generator Troubleshooting Help Needed

    Thanks very much for the find Slomo. Its the plastic choke lever. I've never heard of this site before but its cheap enough that I'll probably give them a try. Thanks again to both of you, its truly appreciated.
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    Surging Generator Troubleshooting Help Needed

    Its smoother.... The carb on there now is the amazon knockoff. Its about as cheap as it gets. The one that was originally on the gen is of much higher quality. I had a hell of a time getting the main jet out then drilled it out. Its trash. I'd like get a new main jet in there but am unsure what...
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    Surging Generator Troubleshooting Help Needed

    Thanks for the help. Manually working the throttle made a big difference. Guess Ill be playing with the governor springs for a bit. I can't find any info about this gen anywhere. Its 196cc so I'm guessing its a clone of a GX200. The main jet on the OEM carb is shot. Any idea what size Honda...
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    Surging Generator Troubleshooting Help Needed

    Thanks for the reply. A little choke does nothing. I have to choke it almost closed to get it anywhere near smooth then it stalls. Haven't tried holding the throttle at idle yet. Will try when I don't feel like taking a hammer to the thing. Probably tomorrow. the carb is the following...
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    Surging Generator Troubleshooting Help Needed

    A friend dropped off an ETQ TG-3600 he found at the curb and asked if I could get it running. Tank and carb were full of water so I cleaned everything up and generator surges no matter what I've tried. It surges on idle and under load. Here's whats been done. gen model ETQ TG-3600 engine...
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    Decompression valve

    Replacing the camshaft is not difficult. The devil is getting there and back. Gather everything you need before hand. Gaskets, oil seals etc. Be prepared for broken bolts etc. Take lots of pictures and label and separate things as the are removed. Make sure the timing marks are lined up and...
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    In search of generator manual

    I'm looking for the manual the goes with an older ETQ generator. I've looked high and low and have come up empty. ETQ TG3600 Thank to all who reply
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    Snap Ring Help!

    A little late, but if its not super rusted you can try penetrating oil and an air hammer. Sometimes the vibration will knock it loose.
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    Briggs and stratton points to no points

    A longtime You-tuber, Taryl has a video on this if you need a step by step guide.
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    Need help troubleshooting Briggs plastic carb

    When I don't feel like smashing it with a hammer I'll swap the carb's jet assembly with the working one and see what happens. Thanks
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    Need help troubleshooting Briggs plastic carb

    Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately its not the fuel or the line or tank. I swapped the carb out with another from a similar mower model and it runs perfect. Its something going on with this particular carb and I have no Idea what it could be. I've had it off at least 6x and the results...
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    Need help troubleshooting Briggs plastic carb

    Need some help troubleshooting a briggs plastic carb model 799584 mower model 09P702-0145-F1 Mower runs erratically and will die under load and can't be restated unless the carb is pulled and cleaned. Runs and dies with carb spray. I've had the carb apart multiple times and can't figure out what...
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    Welding on a generator frame question

    I have a small non inverter generator with a battery tray that is an oddball size. I'd like to weld on a new one. Will welding on the frame damage the electronics, AVR etc. I've heard a few different answers and was wondering if there is any definitive advice. FYI its a 7 HP Honda clone. Thanks...
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    B&S 675 won't start

    Check to make sure the choke is operating correctly.
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    Adding an alternator to Briggs older 8hp

    @tkos115 If you do decide to go through with taking everything apart, please report back. I'd be very interested in how you made out!
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