Hey guys. I have a Bil Jax/Haulotte 45XA hydraulic lift with a 22hp FS651V as a generator, and the engine won't start. It's a hybrid system, and I've just been plugging it to recharge the batteries, but it would be nice to be able to use the generator too. I've had it for about 2 years now, and it still has the same tank of gas that it came with from the previous owner. I have no idea if the gas even has stabilizer in it. I really should have drained the tank a while back, but I just never got around to it. The generator worked fine when I first got it, but several months ago I tried to start it and it wouldn't turn over.
Someone suggested to me that the carburetor was probably gunked up, so I figured I would give it a clean. I've never cleaned a carburetor before, but I watched several Youtube videos of people removing and cleaning carburetors on Kawasaki engines, and felt confident enough to give it a shot. The problem is that the hydraulic motor is blocking the removal of the carb. There are also hydraulic lines blocking the cup on the bottom of the carb. I thought I might be able to remove the hydro motor, and then unscrew the cup before sliding the carb off. Underneath the mounting surface the gas engine, hydro motor and electric generator are all connected via belts. How hard would this be to disassemble? Are there special tools for removing and re-tensioning the belts? I'm worried about getting to the point where I can't put back together what I've taken apart.
I'm attaching several pics of what I'm talking about. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, that would be great. Maybe the carb isn't even the problem? Thanks guys, I appreciate any help, advice or comic relief.
Someone suggested to me that the carburetor was probably gunked up, so I figured I would give it a clean. I've never cleaned a carburetor before, but I watched several Youtube videos of people removing and cleaning carburetors on Kawasaki engines, and felt confident enough to give it a shot. The problem is that the hydraulic motor is blocking the removal of the carb. There are also hydraulic lines blocking the cup on the bottom of the carb. I thought I might be able to remove the hydro motor, and then unscrew the cup before sliding the carb off. Underneath the mounting surface the gas engine, hydro motor and electric generator are all connected via belts. How hard would this be to disassemble? Are there special tools for removing and re-tensioning the belts? I'm worried about getting to the point where I can't put back together what I've taken apart.
I'm attaching several pics of what I'm talking about. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, that would be great. Maybe the carb isn't even the problem? Thanks guys, I appreciate any help, advice or comic relief.