Generator Will Shut Off After Running for a Minute

Question:

Our generator is connected to our camper and will run for just a minute then shut it’s self off. What could be the issue?

asked by: Amber W

Expert Reply:

There are a wide variety of things that could be causing your generator, like the A-iPower # 289-SUA2000I, to shut off after a minute of running it.

The common things to check for are making sure it has enough gas, that the gas is not old, how long it has been since the generator was started, if the battery is strong, and if you have a plugged fuel line. If it has been a while since the generator was started or if the gas is old it could have plugged a fuel line or gummed up the carburetor. If your carburetor is gummed up you can use Sea Foam to clean it out.

expert reply by: Jon G