My generator has always been difficult to start on my 08 3210 and really has never ran properly. I finally discovered that there is a spring loaded check-ball in the outlet fitting on the gas tank where the generator fuel line attaches. This check-ball should open when the generator fuel pump starts, allowing fuel to flow. It should close when the fuel pump stops -- preventing all the fuel in the hose from running back into the tanK -- which significantly reduces the time need to prime the fuel system the next time you want to start the generator.
I discovered that the check-ball in my system was stuck between the open and closed positions -- so my generator was never getting as much fuel as it required because the check-ball was partially closed AND fuel was able to leak past the partially open check-ball after I shut the generator office because the check-ball was partially open. This condition had been causing me problems almost from the beginning.
If you have been having similar problems you might want to check to ensure you don't have the same situation.
I discovered that the check-ball in my system was stuck between the open and closed positions -- so my generator was never getting as much fuel as it required because the check-ball was partially closed AND fuel was able to leak past the partially open check-ball after I shut the generator office because the check-ball was partially open. This condition had been causing me problems almost from the beginning.
If you have been having similar problems you might want to check to ensure you don't have the same situation.