20 Most Recent Coleman Powermate Proforce 6,000 Watt 12 Hp Portable Generator #PM0106000 Questions & Answers

Low oil doesn't usually make engines cut out. Clean the air filter, change the plug and wire. If this doesn't help then I think you're looking at a carb. problem. Probably just clogged jets & ports. It's very common on small engine carbs. It shouldn't take more than 2 quarts of oil. Probably not even one.

Coleman shut down it's generator line--no longer manufacturing generators. Look at Honda for durability or Generac for a good price.

try starting fluid. The float on carb is probably stuck'

You will need to check the resisitance of the stator and rotor windings, and also each rotor/ring to ground (IE rotor shaft) All tests to ground should be 0 M ohms, stators vary but typically around 1ohm or so, and rotors approx 20-30ohms

30wt oil, probably a Champion RN4C plug. Could give link to a manual if part / model number of generator was provided.

With parts list in hand, look at reference #21 governor arm and reference 89/90 adjustment screw. This adjustment will increase decrease engine speed. I would use a meter with hz setting to set engine speed to achieve 60 cycles. Sixty cycles on the meter would indicate that the engine is turning 3600 rpm which is max. If all working correctly, voltage should be around 120v at 3600 rpm and 60 cycles. Good luck

Please check and see if the OIL LEVEL is good . If so check if the OIL IS CLOGGED. A low oil pressure which can trip the oil presure switch to cut OFF ignition is a possible fault.
So check the pressure switch , even it this is short the Ignition will cut off.
You can remove the connection to the pressure switch and start , it this works , change oil and if the problem persists , change the pressure switch.
Tracing the spark can be done. Check the voltage at the HT coil when the engine is cranked. If absent check the alternator/battery. If present then check on the HT TRIGGERS from the ignition switching circuit. Finally remove plug and check spark before you fix the plug back to the cylinder. You can flush out the overflow fuel before the plug is replaced once the spark is confirmed.

I installed a inline shut off valve and filter and it works fine and is cheap.

There are many sources for parts for your generator. Remove the regulator and try to id the part number (these parts go thru many evolutions, however look very much the same, use numbers on the part itself as guide). These parts are available from http://www.jackssmallengines.com/coleman_control_board.cfm, or from www.partsfortechs.com and from ebay. Shop for the best price and warranty (some suppliers do not warranty electronic parts). Good luck

Make sure the governor is working properly. When you put a load on it the engine should increase in speed slightly. Make sure the engine is running at the correct speed 3600 rpm. Try plugging in an item that draws less power such as a electric drill and see how the generator behaves. Also make sure the engine runs smooth while not under any load. Check the voltage from the outlet to make sure it is putting out 132 volts not under load.