Hey I ran into exact starting issues. would start easy, fire a couple three maybe times then die right off. I see you fixed yours but this was so the same symptoms that I must post this remedy for mine. 10 HP Tecumseh motor has a low oil sensor that won't let the motor run. I knew when I starting using this generator that the oil was completely topped off, I checked. Even showed to my daughter who was borrowing for power outage. When the motor stopped running they assumed it was due to low gas, and it was lower but not quite out. They refilled the tank and then this nightmare loop exactly as you described ensued for me. I had already gone through some of the steps you had also with the carb and other things. While in the process of removing the recoil so I could check ignition switch for shorts I decided to read the tag on the pull rope. Warning engine will not start and run without oil filled to proper level. I did not know it even had a low oil sensor. I checked the oil not really expecting anything because I had previously checked the oil before initial start up. Guess what, yeah, it was low. I topped it off and it started right up again, but this time it kept running...ahhh, go figure. That was just too easy I missed it. Posted this in case anyone else out there is pulling their hair out on a similar problem.

Because Saturn falls under the umbrella of GM - the sexually transmitted UAW disease was passed along. I'm reasonably sure that anyone starting a new automotive mfg co. would not be welcoming the UAW to their tables for lunch. (Even if the UAW was buying.) And that's what the restructuring (aka bankruptcy filing) is all about - a new start... Heck the banks got a new start - why not the auto industry too? The problem with this picture is the customer's perception. Just as it is with the banks today, where do you put your money? Lets say GM goes bankrupt with the sole purpose of restructuring... And lets say you're a dedicated GM/Chevy/Caddy/Saturn/Pontiac/Buick customer, and your current vehicle is getting a little worn around the edges... Its getting time to buy something new, and while you still have a job - its really no more secure than mine or the neighbors down the street. You and the wife have been casually considering/looking at the new addition to the family for several weeks but Obama hasn't gotten the economic train back on the tracks yet so you'll wait a bit longer - no rush. (please - lets not make this a political debate as well... please). Then the tranny gives up the ghost (or the current vehicle is in an accident), insurance and warranties don't pick up the bill and your suddenly liking that new GM product a whole lot more... Honey - the weathers supposed to be nice tomorrow - perhaps we should go have a good look at that new GM we've been considering. While watching the TV that evening ... The perfectly glamorous overpaid news reporter - reports GM has gone bankrupt... Now what? Rumors tell us they'll be right back. Admittedly - Im not a lucky man (I fix my own lawn mowers for Christs sake !! ... this is a lawn mower forum right? :) Ive been burned countless times before... Do I buy the GM? We all want to believe they (GM) will be back right ? Hmmmm - the banks are doing just dandy... Do I buy a cheap used GM, and wait out the storm? (which puts me in the same parts and service boat) Or do I buy a Ford or Chrysler ? Who are now sweating bullets because IF GM pulls off the restructuring (big IF here folks) ... There is NO WAY Ford and Chrysler can compete with GM's new restructured non-UAW model ... Now Ford and Chrysler must go to the same well - and drink the same smelly chemotherapy water... What do I do ? what do I buy ? Do I buy the GM new anyway, do I buy a ford which is probably 3 steps behind GM? Do I buy foreign? The answers are not very clear, and most certainly - uncertain. It should be noted: * I wish nothing bad upon the little guy (the actual union worker bolting bumpers on chevy's). Its them who are caught in the middle, and to some extent they are loyal to those which they work for. With an absence of the UAW - I suspect they are in fear of the unknown. * That I am not a GM fan - regardless of my US mfg preference. We do NOT want any of these companies to go under, an enormous part of our economy is fed through them. * Healthy competition is required between these companies, without it - we all loose. I suspect we'll be alright once the US auto mfg(s) gets the UAW monkey off its back. Long live the US automotive industry (without the UAW)... I wish them (and us) the best of luck, their going to need it.

Fred's Fix it shop for the parts. A carb kit , plastic float and a new fuel line. I had to adjust the float and mess with the main jet a little after I got it running. Then I conducted a rough load test. I used a 6' 120 AC baseboard heater and the heating element from an old dryer. With both plugged in, the dryer coils glowed red. So it is putting out good amperage. 120 is rated for 41.7 AMPs and the 240 is 20.8 The genset is about 25 yrs old and has less than 50 hrs on it. I should be able to run the fridge , the well pump and the oil burner so I'm happy and better prepared for the next outage

As for the oil, use any good quality oil of the correct grade for your engine. Based upon your earlier posts, I suspect that the oil may be contaminated with some moisture (i.e. water). Oil that sits in a sump for a month without use can easily get contaminated with moisture. You may have to drain the current oil and replace it with fresh oil. You may have to repeat this process to rid the crankcase of moisture. However, the first thing to do is disconnect the wire to the low oil sensor and then run the generator and see if it quits as you described in your previous posts. If the engine continues to run, then you know that the low oil sensor is the problem. If the engine quits as it did before, then you need to look for other problems. You can disconnect the wire to the low oil sensor from its terminal connection. If your tests reveal that the oil sensor is indeed causing the problem, then drain and refill the engine with oil to make sure all contaminates are gone. Also, as wayneinala suggested, slightly overfill the engine with oil. Dipsticks on small engines are often inaccurate and you may need more oil. Good luck!