Dennycpd
From what you're saying that if you use ether it will start and run? If so then it is a carb issue. Generators are not normally used alot except in dire situations so the gas that is in them can and will plug the small orifices in the carb causing hard or no starting. I would recommend getting the carb rebuilt and the next time that you're finished using it, shut the gas valve at the tank and let the motor run til it starves itself of fuel and won't run any longer.
snoman
From what you're saying that if you use ether it will start and run? If so then it is a carb issue. Generators are not normally used alot except in dire situations so the gas that is in them can and will plug the small orifices in the carb causing hard or no starting. I would recommend getting the carb rebuilt and the next time that you're finished using it, shut the gas valve at the tank and let the motor run til it starves itself of fuel and won't run any longer.
snoman