Champion Spark Plug (RC12YC). The spark plug ignites the fuel and air mixture in the cylinder to power the engine. If the spark plug is burnt, fouled or damaged the engine may not start or may run rough.
Briggs & Stratton Original Equipment 491588S Air Filter. Briggs & Stratton genuine parts are specially designed to exact OEM standards, manufactured and tested to help deliver optimum performance in Briggs & Stratton engines.
Honda air cleaner (or air filter). If the air filter is clogged or dirty, the engine may not start or may run rough.
NGK spark plug. The spark plug ignites the fuel and air mixture in the cylinder to power the engine. If the spark plug is burnt, fouled or damaged the engine may not start or may run rough.
Tecumseh carburetor repair kit. If the carburetor is clogged, the engine won't get enough fuel. As a result, the engine may not start or may run poorly.
Briggs & Stratton Original Equipment 498260 Carburetor Overhaul Kit. If the carburetor is clogged, the engine won't get enough fuel. As a result, the engine may not start or may run poorly.
Briggs & Stratton Spark Plug (RJ19LM). If the engine does not start or runs poorly then the spark plug may be defective and will need replacement.
Small engine NGK spark plug (BPR6ES). If the engine does not start, the spark plug may be defective. The spark plug should be replaced periodically during regular maintenance.
Briggs and Strartton in-line fuel filter with 40 micron rating and 1/4" inlet & outlet. If the engine does not start then the fuel filter may be clogged and not allowing enough fuel to enter the carburetor.
The first step in generator troubleshooting is to browse the Repair Clinic list of symptoms. Is your generator starting but not running smoothly? Perhaps it’s belching plumes of white smoke. Once you’ve identified a symptom that looks familiar, we can show you the cause of the problem. From there you’ll know which parts to order, and which videos to watch for installation advice.
Don’t wait until the next hurricane or polar vortex to become an expert in portable generator repair. Repair Clinic has a lot of information you can study to be ready for the big storm, but if you need to know how to fix a generator now, we can help. Whether it’s a faulty spark plug or a choked-up carburetor, we can get the parts to you, fast, and help you with the repair.
Repair Clinic has replacement parts for portable generators including spark plugs, air filters, gaskets and many others on all the top generator brands, including Briggs & Stratton, Carrier, Craftsman, Generac, Homelite, Honda, Ryobi.
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