Pulsar PGD105TiSCO - Troubleshooting; Engine Will Not Start

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Causes Probable Solutions
THE ENGINE WILL
NOT START
FUEL RELATED:
1. No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed.
2. Choke not in START position, cold engine.
3. Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol used.
(E15,E20,E85,etc.)
4. Low quality or deteriorated, old gasoline.
5. Carburetor not primed.
6. Dirty fuel passageways.
7. Carburetor needle stuck. Fuel can be smelled in the
air.
8. Too much fuel in the chamber. This can be caused
by the carburetor needle sticking.
9. Clogged Fuel Filter.
FUEL RELATED:
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh 87+octane stabilizer-
treated unleaded gasoline and open fuel valve.
Do not use gasoline with more than 10%
ethanol (E15,E20,E85, etc.).
2. Move Choke to START position.
3. Clean out ethanol-rich gasoline from the fuel
system. Replace components damaged by
ethanol. Use fresh 87+ octane stabilizer-
treated unleaded gasoline only. Do not use
gasoline with more than 10% ethanol (E15,
E20,E85, etc.).
4. Use fresh 87+octane stabilizer-treated
unleaded gasoline. Do not use gasoline with
more than 10% ethanol (E15, E20, E85, etc.).
5. Pull on Starter Handle to prime.
6. Clean out passageways using a fuel additive.
Heavy deposits may require further cleaning.
chamber with a screwdriver handle.
7. Gently tap the side of the carburetor oat
chamber with a screwdriver handle.
8. Shut off the fuel valve, move the generator to
a safe, outdoor location and contact a certied
Pulsar Service Center before using the
generator again.
9. Replace Fuel Filter.
IGNITION (SPARK) RELATED:
1. Power Switch at OFF position.
2. Spark plug cap not connected securely.
3. Spark plug electrode wet or dirty.
4. Incorrect spark plug gap.
5. Spark plug cap is broken.
6. Circuit breaker tripped (electric start models only).
7. Incorrect spark timing or faulty ignition system.
IGNITION(SPARK)RELATED:
1. Turn the Power Switch to ON.
2. Connect the spark plug cap properly.
3. Clean spark plug.
4. Correct spark plug gap.
5. Replace the spark plug cap.
6. Reset circuit breaker. Check wiring and starter
motor if the breaker continues to trip.
7. Have qualied technician diagnose/ repair ignition
system.