Reasons for Unstable Idle Speed in Gasoline Generators

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McJesse
07/29/25 8:03pm
Reasons and solutions for unstable idle speed in generator sets: 1. Improper adjustment or wear of the throttle linkage. Solution: Check for wear, replace and adjust the linkage; 2. Poor fuel quality. Solution: Check and replace the fuel; 3. Air leakage in the fuel delivery pipeline. Solution: Check for loose connections, pipeline cracks, whether the filter is not tightened, etc., and correct them one by one; 4. Incorrect assembly of the idle spring. Solution: Reassemble and adjust; 5. Improper assembly of the governor centrifugal weight. Solution: Recalibrate; 6. Presence of water or wax in the fuel. Solution: Replace the fuel, replace all filters, install a fuel heater; 7. Incorrect calibration of the fuel pump. Solution: Recalibrate the fuel pump; 8. Inappropriate idle speed setting. Solution: Readjust;
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