Craftsman 4200 watt generator made by generac

14 years ago

my brother in law brought over a Craftsman 4200 watt generator that he found in someones garbage. the engine is not seized, it's made by generac. the craftsman model # is 580 329140 s/n 7434819 the tag from generac says YGNX2161GA there is also another tag on the motor that says engine id 00427606 HC

displacement 220cc

s/n 1310592 and another tag that has these numbers in a triangular form 220 @top 02321@ bottom left 08 bottom right.

i'm trying to find the manual for it on-line. it has no spark and about 15lbs. of compression.

what should i do first?

thanks,

JT

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larrynky
14 years ago
I found a manual for this machine and emailed it to you. I would take off the carburetor and clean it and its jets. Then try fresh gas (after draining the old) and a new plug and see if it fires.
johnnytugs1
Original Author
14 years ago
derbyboy, Thank you so much. I don't know where you found it, but i'm so glad you did! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
JT
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larrynky
14 years ago
Same to you JT and hope the manual helps. Have a great Xmas!
Dean Winchell
3 years ago
I have the same machine. The oil pressure switch has failed. I disconnected both wires and re-connected them together, as they are in series with the stop/run switch. Now, I have a spark! I'm trying to get a replacement switch but need a part #. Anyone know? Thanks!
Christopher Nelson
3 years ago
Hey Dean...did you ever find the part. The sensor on my 4200 is stamped with 99280. Can't find one online. My guess is that it is the 99236. https://a.co/d/hc3sSoS