P2200 generator

[samhill]

Likely this ? Has been discussed, anyway:

I bought a B&S portable generator, model P 2200, and will only start if I remove the spark plug and put a little gas in cylinder. Then fires right up. Was told the problem is regular pump gas and should remove all gas in it and fill with 91 or 93 is best, but not available.
Has anyone experience with these engines. TIA

[Guest]

Just give it a shot of ether
Standard procedure with Stihl motors
Doesn’t hurt anything
What about a hand primer ?

[Challenger007]

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