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Gasoline generator smokes when the wind is turned on and off
If your generator is blowing white smoke, the most likely culprit is oil in the combustion chamber. You'll need to turn on your generator and let it idle to get rid of the smoke. But the emission might not even be that serious and has quick and easy fixes. Let's explore the reasons behind this issue. The cause can range from coolant leaks to fuel contamination. Causes include: the crankcase is overfilled with engine oil, if it has piston rings that aren't sealing (or a cylinder that is scored), or it has a blown head. . When a generator starts blowing white smoke from the exhaust, it signals that something other than normal combustion products is exiting the engine. This requires immediate attention, but the symptom does not automatically mean catastrophic failure. Understanding the source is the first step toward. .
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