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It's a really simple B&S motor on a generator that I think is a 1990's model. So, besides the low oil sensor there are no other safety or control devices/circuits that you might find on a more modern generator (simpler is better!). It does have electric start and it spins the motor over no...

Problem solved! I removed the wires from the oil pressure switch and the engine now starts/runs perfectly. The original 4PSI switch (#77667) is NLA, and it seems as the substitute part is an 8PSI version (#99236). I'll be ordering this part (along with a new spark plug just as good insurance)...

Just an update: I took advice and went through the fuel system again by taking the hose off the carb and confirming good flow from the tank. I also pulled the spark plug to check if it was wet or dry after trying to run the engine again. It was dry, but very black and sooty. I don't have a...

Not sure which part on this carb would be the idle, but both the large brass one inside of the float bowl and one that is located under a screw that is on the outside of the carb are clean and free flowing. When I reassembled the carb with the new needle and float I made note that the float was...

Thanks for the suggestions. Forgot to say earlier that I also replaced the fuel line between the carb and fuel filter not because it was swelled but because it was so darn short I had a hard time trying to re-attach the new fuel filter to it. I replaced it with fresh hose and confirmed I get...

It does have a low oil shutdown sensor. The oil level in the motor is good, and the LED for the sensor isn't illuminated. I supposed the LED could be faulty so I'm not seeing it falsely report low oil. Is there a test I can do to see if the oil sensor is putting out the correct signal, or bypass...

The issue I am having with the machine is that it was used for a short time (less than 15 minutes) during a recent power outage. It was running fine and producing power during this time, but then the engine just stopped running. I can get it started again pretty readily, but it will only run for...