Sounds flooded. Try starting it with the choke open.

If it fails to start again, unscrew the spark plug and see if it's wet
looking, and smells like gasoline.

Also please take the bowl off the carb, drain out any water, or
particles that might be in the carb bowl.

Please let us know what works, and if you get running.

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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