Sounds like the diaphragm in the carb is bad. It's easy to fix if you can
get the part.


"Rich256" wrote in message
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wrote:
Hello. I live in Kosovo and I have an ACME generator, made in Italy.
It is fairly new and has been recently serviced, although it is
difficult to get it serviced.

My problem is that when I try to start it- with a full tank, the fuel
on, choke on and on button on and a good looking spark plug- it starts
for about 4 seconds and then dies, not to be started again until I've
regained my patience, which is usually the next day.

I need this machine for the work I do and was wondering if anyone can
give me any tips on what to look at.

Thank you,

Karl

I think you are saying that you are able to start it the next day so the
fuel system must be working at that time.

If it doesn't start do you try without the choke? My thought is that you
might be flooding it.