10 Common Reasons Your Generator Won't Start

So your generator is having some problems. Don’t worry: we are going to get through this together. Just breathe easy, and follow these simple instructions to help diagnose your unit’s problems.1) It’s low on oilCheck the oil level in the crankcase. Add oil if the level is low. Keep in mind that attempting to run the generator on an uneven surface might cause the low-oil sensor to trigger despite there being enough oil.2) It’s out of gasCheck the gas tank to make sure a sufficient amount of gasoline remains in the tank. Add fresh gasoline when necessary (to avoid clogs and hard starts, do not use old or stale gasoline. If the gasoline is older than two months, replace it with fresh gasoline).3) The choke lever is in the wrong positionThe choke of any engine should be set to “closed” during startups and then moved to “open” once the engine warms up. Depending on the style of your generator, this choke lever may be positioned in a few different places. On many generators, it can be found...