Starting a propane generator

[nctacoma]

The other thread below got me thinking that the collective knowledge here could probably help me get this generator started.
We bought a house with a Briggs and Stratton generator hooked up to it. It has a propane conversion hooked up to it and I can't get it to start. I can't find any owners manuals for it so I am at a loss.

It is getting propane when I try to start it. The pull cord turns it over but it doesn't come close to firing. What should I check next? Spark?

Thanks

 

[1fastbob]

You must have 3 things for an engine to run and those are fuel, spark and compression. You need to figure out which is missing and why.

 

[KTurner]

The other thread below got me thinking that the collective knowledge here could probably help me get this generator started.
We bought a house with a Briggs and Stratton generator hooked up to it. It has a propane conversion hooked up to it and I can't get it to start. I can't find any owners manuals for it so I am at a loss.

It is getting propane when I try to start it. The pull cord turns it over but it doesn't come close to firing. What should I check next? Spark?

Thanks

Check to make sure it has enough oil in it. Gens will often have a sensor that will keep them from starting if the oil level is low. Easy to check and fix.

Keith