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What to do when your Gentron generator's engine won't stay running

• Check the oil. Most generator engines use a low oil level switch to shut off the engine when it detects low oil level. Add oil to the engine if oil level is low.
• Fuel system problems often cause the engine to stall, so you'll need to rebuild or replace the carburetor if it won't stay running.
• Stale gasoline can also cause the engine to stall. Replace the fuel in the gas tank with fresh gasoline.

Troubleshooting the engine on your Gentron generator when the engine runs rough

If your generator engine cuts out, smokes, idles poorly, vibrates or runs erratically, it could need a good tune-up to replace the spark plug, oil and air filter. Or the problem could be with the generator engine's fuel system. Rebuild or replace the carburetor if the engine isn't getting a good supply of fuel.

If the engine misfires, backfires, sputters or jerks the starter rope out of your hand when you try to start it, the flywheel key could be broken. A broken flywheel key disrupts the ignition timing because the magnets aren't passing the ignition coil in synchronization with piston movement. Replace the flywheel key if it's damaged or broken.