Spark plug looks decent. Air filter looks good but should be slightly oily to the touch. Clean it with dish soap. Let it dry. Place in a Zip-Lock bag. Add a little oil and squeeze until the filter is completely coated. You can get Air Filter Oil at any motorcycle shop. Typical that there is no fuel petcock or filter. If there's room, you can add a in-line petcock and filter. Then you wouldn't have to drain the Float Bowl after each use. Just turn the fuel off and let run till it dies. If the carb still gives you issues, two choices, tear it down and clean it or buy a new one. They are fairly cheap on amazon. Good luck with it!
Kevin

Al, Sounds like a plugged Main jet or Pilot jet. The jets will plug if the float bowl isn't drained and it sits without being started. Post the make and model of the generator along with pics of the old plug and carb. These carbs are pretty basic and usually come apart with just a Phillips screwdriver. I just went through my father in-laws generator and got it running after it sat for over 20 years. We'll get you through this. You can Do it!
Kevin

Soylent Green is Sea Lion!!!

How about Indian Valley Res? Camping, Fishing, Shooting, Off Roading and it's fairly secluded.

Welcome Squidgames.
There are a lot of members in the Sacramento area. Many of us fish for Kokanee and Trout. You are welcome to join us any time.
There is NCKA Fish-n-Chill at Bullards Bar Res. on May 9, 10, 12th. It would be a great place to meet members and learn about catching Kokanee. Check the Hookup and Reports boards and the Fishing  Tournaments and Events boards for info. Once you get to 10 posts, several Members Only boards will open up for you. I fish for Kokes quite often. Feel free to send me a PM if you ever want to go.
Kevin

Great choice Pickitup. Now just pair it with a quality line counter reel and you're good to go. Post up when you are going and if you want company. I'm sure several will join you. The 3rd Annual Bullards Bar Fish-n-Chill is coming up in May. It's a great time and you'll be able to put your new rod to use there. Bullards is loaded with Kokanee.
Kevin.

I use the Eagle Claw Featherlight Kokanee Special 7'6' rods paired with Abu Garcia Max DLC's. They work great on a down rigger or using the sliding weight system. The action is fast enough so you an detect the slightest hit but they have enough backbone to handle larger fish. I have caught kokanee, Trout and landlocked Kings with them. Some people will say you need a $100+ rod but that's just them saying "Mine is bigger than yours and cost more, so it's better". If you pair the Eagle Claw with a descent reel that has a quality drag, you'll be fine.
Kevin

100% agree, The Casio's are relatively cheap and can take a ton of abuse. I always mounted one on the crossbar pad on my dirtbike. They never failed me through all the crashes, water, mud, blood and beer.