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Propane tank change -no start Genie Z45

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Hartlyboiy

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Jan 1, 2024
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Kenton, Delaware
Got a new one in my journey to understand my Z45. Unit was running fine but I needed more fuel [propane]. Took the tank off and had it filled at a reputable supplier. Re-installed and it ran for about 3 minutes and cut off -sounded like fuel starvation. Cranks but won't start now.

Air in the line? Do these engines [Ford EFI] have a prime button for propane? Would a whiff of ether be a problem for these engines running on propane?

Any thoughts appreciated.
 
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Birken Vogt

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Grass Valley, Ca
Threads on the quick connect adapter screwed down all the way?

I chased that one for a quarter of the day on shop fork lift. No I was not the one who installed the tank, I was just trying to move something.
 
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Hartlyboiy

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Kenton, Delaware
Many thanks, Birken. I was sure the tank connection was tight but decided to try it again and got almost a full turn on it and heard the gas start to flow. The engine fired up and ran fine after that. I won't make that mistake again.

Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience.
 
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