Top 20 Coleman Powermate Subaru 5000W Portable Generator Questions & Answers

I don\'t know, but change the switch or bypass it. They give plenty of problems & motor would start sometimes & not others.....Check the oil & rely on old style tech. I bypassed the switch on both of mine.after they gave problems & wouldn\'t run when needed....I only got a second one when I needed power & the switch was the only thing wrong ( I found this out too late.) & ended up with 2....

First verify that the breaker for the outlets is not tripped and make sure that the generator is running at full operating speed. let it run for 5-10 minutes and check for output power. If there is nothing, there are two possible problems. One could be that the automatic voltage regulator is bad. The other is that the field needs to be flashed - a high possibility if the generator has not been run in a long time. There are many videos on the internet that show you how to solve both of these problems. Just do a search for No output from a portable power generator.

Either take the fuel line off the carb or syphon it.

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Some oil sensors will stop the generator from running if unplugged, IE they close the circuit on oil pressure, some close the circuit on oil pressure. I wouldn't recommend but with it running just take the single wire off the sensor, if it stops immediately then it requires the signal grounded to run. Some ground on low oil.

It sounds like the governor arms internally are broken, can you feel any resistnce? if not then it will need a tear down to fix

There is not enough amperage in the generator to jump start a car. You risk damaging the generator. NOT recommended

Powermate 435001 w Subaru EX30 spark plug gap is between ..006 - .007 according to manual.

Hi Joe, I had asked for a little clarification and have not received any information. I will answer this question based on the generator is in good working order and it is a recoil start. Open the petcock, (this is the fuel valve) and give it about a minute to fill the fuel bowl on the carburetor. If your generator has an engine an on/off kill switch, set to on. If the generator has an auto idle switch set it to off. If the engine has a throttle lever located under the carburetor, push it all the way down (full throttle). Pull the choke knob out completely, there is a detent on the choke for half choke, pull it past this for full choke. pull the recoil starter rapidly. As soon as the engine starts running push the choke knob to half choke, this will allow the engine to run smooth while it's warming up. Depending on the climate that you are in, warm up time will vary. After a minute or two in cold climates start pushing the choke knob in, if it starts to run poorly pull it back out too the half position and let it warm up some more. When you can posh the choke in without the engine faltering it is ready to go. In warmer climates you might be able to start the engine without the choke or in the halfway position. Robin Subaru makes some of the finest small engines available. I would choose a Robin over a Honda every time. I hope this gets your generator going, and once again this is based on the generator being in good working order. Good luck, Michael Burke.

Hi Kenneth,You might need to flash your generator, I recommend the drill method. Here is the link to an article on how to do it. This is a very educational read and the process shouldn't take you longer than 5 minutes, I hope it works for you. Here is the link http://www.endtimesreport.com/dead_gen.html Good luck, Michael Burke

Easy to find information for Briggs. Look for the engine model number on the fan cover or block. The link below will answer all your questions about the engine.

http://www.briggsandstratton.com/engines/support/frequently-asked-questions/Engine%20specifications%20online/

Robin/Subaru post all their engine stuff on their website. If you poke around you should find a PDF owners manual, parts manual, and the service manual. Service manual should have what you need. Definitely drain all the gas, clean spark plug, and change oil as well.
http://robinamerica.com/industrial.aspx

Hi and welcome to FixYa, I am Kelly
This may very well be as simple as having to make sure the generator is sitting level and the OIL level is fully serviced. The generator has a low oil level sensor. The Subaru / Fuji Heavy Industires EH and EY series engines seem to be very sensitive to oil level. I can tell you from owning one myself and from my 40 years of experience. I replaced my oil level sensor and in a few weeks was experiencing the same problem all over again. I finally disconnected one of the wires from the low oil level sensor and resigned myself to checking the oil and servicing the oil to full each time I added fuel. (It works for me)
There are other things that can cause this symptom. Without your exact model number I can not look it up and make other recomendations at this time. If you still have the problem first try disconnecting ONE wire from the low oil level sensor after making sure the unit is fully serviced with oil. Then see how long it is before it shuts off. (If at all!) Once you disconnect the low oil level sensor you MUST check and service the oil if necessary each time you add fuel.
Should the problem persist respond here with a COMPLETE model number and I will help you.

Thanks for choosing FixYa,
Kelly

There is debri or dirt in gas tank and eventually it gets sucked up and clogs the screen filter on the end of gas line. Drain gas tank and flush out a few times. let dry and put new gas in it. check your gas can, if it is metal, it may have rust in the bottom of it and it goes in the gas tank and clogs screen, make sure you have a clean gas can that you use to fill the generator.

Easy to find universal bushing for tank and other related parts. The link below is one example. You will need the opening size for proper fit. http://www.jackssmallengines.com/Products/Universal/Fuel-Filter-Part/Elbow-Fittings/125336/54182/sOther bushings can be found at local mower repair shop. Ask for universal tank bushings. Good luck

Hi, you might get some good results by flashing the generator. The drill method works really well. Here is the link on how to do it. http://www.perr.com/tip16.htmlHere is another method http://www.endtimesreport.com/dead_gen.html .You might luck out with this, it has helped a lot of people that have covered everything, with no results. Good luck, Michael Burke.

Could be caused by fuel or electrical. Easy to check. Remove the oil sending unit wire for test of low oil cut off. Remove the air filter and have a can of carb cleaner handy. Run gen as usual. If the unit continues to run suspect faulty oil sensor. If the engine begins to shut down quickly spray carb cleaner into carb. If the engine responds to the carb cleaner and begins to run suspect fuel supply problem. If the engine continues to shut down with carb cleaner, then electrical. If electrical, could be short in spark plug wire or faulty spark plug or plug boot. If fuel related, check fuel filter, fuel cut-off, kink in fuel line or vacuum lock in tank. Run with fuel cap loose to let in air. Good luck

you need to take the carburator off and clean it as well as the fuel tank,to start,maybe even a spark plug as well.always use a gas stable additive when you store it,better yet try to get in the habbit of running it once a month

Should be an inline fuel filter make sure you change it also.

Carry the old spring to a lawnmower repair shop and see if they can match you up with a spring. They may ask you for the make and model of the generator and/or the Subaru engine, so have that info with you . This info should be in the owners manuals.