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A Generac service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

  1. 0-10% Cylinder is good
  2. 10-30% there may be a problem
  3. 30-100% Cylinder requires repair
  4. Carburetion
  5. Crankcase vacuum
  6. Ignition timing a. A partially sheared flywheel key will effect ignition timing and engine performance.
  7. Spark plug a. A fouled spark plug may indicate that carburetor is out of adjustment.
  8. Leak in spark plug wire
  9. Head gasket
  10. Intake manifold a. A leak at either end of the intake manifold will only affect one cylinder, not both.
  11. Valves
  12. Rings

Source: manual:0C1103A.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.