I actually saved a new generator with the “Mechanic in a Bottle” It would only run on full choke indicating a blocked jet. As it is an “EPA” carb, they are not repairable. I dumped the fuel which was treated with Stabil and refilled with a gallon of fresh with MIB. Pulled the cord with ignition off five times and let it sit overnight.
Next day it started and ran perfectly since. I then treated all my gas with Ethanol Shield.
Truly a great product.
The Ethanol Shield actually lowers combustion temps due to the alcohol in the fuel also.
Thanks for the tip on the MIB. I’ve been putting Sea Foam in the fuel for all of my motors this year since finding a clogged pump jet on the truck’s 4 bbl carb this spring. Just rebuilt that carb about three years ago but I don’t drive the truck much. Nasty goo in there.
Sea Foam won’t fix alcohol problems though so I’d better use some Ethanol Shield for the long winter’s sleep for truck and chain saw.