I understand that either the 10K or the 13K northstar generator engine surges without a load. Which model has the problem, and is it serious? Thanks
Electrical Supplies - Northstar - Generator 20 Hp, 13,000 Watt, Gasoline
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Hi Raymond,
The recall was for Northstar generators with Tecumseh engines. The recall was for the Tecumseh engine which had a badly routed fuel line. Fires were reported.
According to the article, only 8 and 10 hp engines were involved.
Here is the web address for the gov recall: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml03/03046.html
Copy and paste this into your browser and the article will open up for you.
Hope this helps. If it does, I'd appreciate your vote. Thanks,
Handie Andie
Hi Raymond,
I had not heard of this problem with a Honda engine when new. Usually, surging happens due to carburetor problems, like when they need cleaning or adjusting or you have old fuel from the previous season. Surging in a backup generator could cause problems with appliances etc. in your household.
If you are experiencing this with your generator and it is new, I would run it without a load for the 200 hours to get it past this breakin time before using it to power anything. Then if this issue is not resolved, contact the company you bought it from.
If your generator is run on gasoline, you could add a carb cleaner to the fuel and run it with that through the breakin time.
Good luck.
Handie Andie