Generator leaking from fuel shut off valve - Champion International Champion Power Equipment 46515 3500 Watt 196cc OHV 4cycle Gas Powered Rv

Assume this is brand new unit.

So likely either a fuel line is loose or the carburetor float is stuck.

If you cant identify the location of the leak, such as, end of hose next to fuel shutoff valve, then there's not much you can do.

Just extra helpful info...

Shut off fuel at valve.

If its not a fuel line leaking, remove air filter. If its saturated with fuel then something wrong with carburetor float or inlet needle.

Before you do anything ... If you purchased from a big box store, take it back for exchange. The all say no returns on generators, but thats to stop dishonest subhumans from using them for a day or two and returning for a full refund.

You never even started it... take it back for exchange.

Rebuild carbs ! Trash in needle float not closing !

Powermate generators usually have a shutoff mounted to the bottom of the fuel tank. There is a knob at the bottom of the connector where the hose is attached to the fuel tank. Screwing it in (clockwise) shuts off the fuel.

On most Coleman generators, there is a rubber seal that literally evaporates if left in time. Most people don't even see it because it has gone. You must check if any seals are missing. Make sure that the gas regulator is screwed as tight as it can go because if it isn't, it will leak like a sib. Last problem could be the open and shut valve is stuck which is another thing that happens when it sits over time without using it. You need to start it up and hold the choke and that will stop the leak and let it run for a couple of minutes and let go of the choke. It should open and close the valve with no problems after that.

Most often fuel leaking out the carb is caused by a needle and seat problem in the carburetor / the float level shaft screw may have come loose due to the vibration of the engine ,this will cause a leak issue with the needle and seat as well. To complete the repair the carb will have to be removed and cleaned. Replace the needle and seat if necessary an then replace the carb.

This overflow can be caused by:

1. The float sticking

2. Gas inside of the float air chambers

3. The needle and seat have debris in them or a r damaged.

It is not a difficult fix but it does mandate removal of the carburetor float bowl.

You could probably do this yourself. It is much easier if you place the generator on a high work area so you can see the float and needle once you have the float bowl removed. Just make sure you do not drop the float assy so far that the needle comes out of the seat unless you have to remove the hinge pin SCREW for the float to clear the debris near the needles' pointed rubber head.

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Kelly

Yes it wil not let you run your motorhome out of fuel they set it up that way so you dont strand yourself you may have a air bubble in the fuel line to the generator try blowing air generator fule line back into the tank

Have you tried to tighten the generator onto the valve assembly using pliers? This worked for me.

explore the possibility of removing & replacing the 'petcock'[fuel valve] in the tank.drain tank,remove gas line,unscrew petcock retaining nut at tank & replace.

you twist the whole valve after disconnecting the hose...
get a new one and put it instead...
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