Ran mine for the first time today for about 5 hours, no load. Really excited about this thing. Ironically, the power went out this evening. But only for about 20 seconds. Just long enough for my wife to realize I truly am a walking, talking genius. 😂

@WOODZMAN

4 ай бұрын

Hahaha

Love your honda videos, just bought one of these and this popped up! Keep up the good work!

@WOODZMAN

3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watchin

Thank you! I'm gonna change the spark plug on my 3500.

@WOODZMAN

8 ай бұрын

Your welcome! Thanks for watchin

I just bought this Im using penzoil 5w 30 full synthetic I run full synthetic in all my small engines.I wouldnt use regular oil especially in a generator that is running around the clock.

I use K&N oil in an aerosol. Comes in a kit with the cleaner product as well.

@WOODZMAN

Ай бұрын

That would work also

@neno1385

Ай бұрын

Was thinking the same thing. Sounds good.

NGK plugs are awesome...👍👍💪

@WOODZMAN

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watchin Dan

Use a3 inch small windshield washer hose and push it on to the top of the spark plug then use it to finger start the spark plug. If it doesn’t go in easily then back it all the way out and try it again. Your chances of cross threading the plug is next to impossible. A thin film of nickel anti seize on the threads will help you the next time you change the plug. Be sure to keep the first couple of threads dry. This will prevent the anti seize from getting into the combustion chamber.

@WOODZMAN

3 ай бұрын

Good tips! Thanks

Great tips thanks u sir I'm just getting started

@WOODZMAN

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Once you smell get up, turn it a half turn especially a spark plug with a collapsible washer

Thank you very helpful

@WOODZMAN

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watchin

Is it easy to drain the fuel out of the tank? Can you do a video of how to do it if it’s possible?

THANKS A LOT GREAT VIDEO

@WOODZMAN

4 күн бұрын

Thanks for watchin

For the break-in period, I would just run the factory plug. After the break-in, put the new quality plug in the same time you do the first oil change.

@WOODZMAN

4 ай бұрын

That is fine also

@jefffrayer8238

4 ай бұрын

Not me, I put a NGK in, oiled air filter, removed spark arrester, Installed a small, paper gas line filter between shut off and carb before ever starting my two 2020 model 3500's. Factory plug and spark arrester are zip tied inside unit if needed in the future. Great, reliable outfits if used as intended and not modified by people that don't know what they are doing. Don't make oiling air filter such a fuss. Simply place a few drops of oil on it and squeeze as B&S said in the 60's. The oil will migrate to all areas just fine. Good video.

@WOODZMAN

4 ай бұрын

@jefffrayer8238 👍

@jefffrayer8238

4 ай бұрын

@@WOODZMAN After looking inside and the tons of reviews by many having thousands of trouble free hrs. I bought a second one. Love them here on the farm as they are before the CO sensors. Just bought a 2000 W on sale for the heck of it and have to figure out how to disable the CO sensor before starting it up. Pretty sure I know which wires to bypass it. You did a great video with good advice.

@dclelectric7003

3 ай бұрын

How long is the break in period for this ?

Thanks. Did not know it has a foam filter . 😎

@WOODZMAN

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watchin

@flash8051

Ай бұрын

I sprayed some of my K&N Filter Oil on it. Yeah, I know that one is "gauze" not foam, but figured it should still work OK.

@WOODZMAN

Ай бұрын

@flash8051 I would think so

Should also consider adding a magnetic drain plug or dip stick prior to first fire up if it didn’t come with one

Great video. Question as I'm not spark plug "knowledgable": Is the factory spark plug gapped smaller because it runs on propane, or does that make any difference given the less dense fuel? Thanks...just got one of these for our new NO-BO 20.3, so looking forward to getting it right the first time. GOD Bless

@WOODZMAN

9 күн бұрын

I don’t remember the gap, but I actually measured the gap on the factory plug and set the NGK to the same. I should have shown it in the video but forgot

@sandypidgeon4343

8 күн бұрын

@@WOODZMAN no sweat brutha - good info - thanks! GOD Bless

Thanks for the info. Have you had any problems with unit turning off due to co2 detector

@WOODZMAN

2 ай бұрын

Non at all

This video has dang near the same exact wording as another video I watched. Regardless good info. When changing the jets in mine today I noticed the air filter was dry as a bone

@WOODZMAN

Ай бұрын

Thanks for Watchin

The Predator 5000 is Recalled and out of stock. If anyone bought one, check out serial number and take it back if a bad unit. Many complaints that they shut off under substantial, but within specs, loads. Until they get this one correct, the Champion 4650 w/ dual fuel and remote start is the ticket. Just as quiet. No issues. If you really want a Predator 5000 they apparently will be restocking a 'fixed' unit Dec 21st.

@WOODZMAN

7 ай бұрын

Yea mine is not in the serial number range

@ourrvtravels7183

5 ай бұрын

They are back in stock and running fine.

What plug would you use for the 3500?

@WOODZMAN

6 ай бұрын

I would take it out and have your auto parts store match it up with an NGK, it may be the same as the 5000 but I don’t know

@artherrightus7399

6 ай бұрын

@@WOODZMAN thank you

@WOODZMAN

6 ай бұрын

Your so welcome

@artherrightus7399

6 ай бұрын

@@WOODZMAN your smart

@adamcrouch

6 ай бұрын

I recommend NGK 4055 for the 3500.

Are the 3500 inverters good units?

@WOODZMAN

6 ай бұрын

Oh yea I have heard a lot of good about them

@Tomc8030

6 ай бұрын

@@WOODZMAN thank you! I wanted the 5000 but they didn’t have one, said they was on recall and I needed something cause I didn’t want to go throw the holidays with out something.

@WOODZMAN

6 ай бұрын

@tomc8930 the best part about the 5000 in my opinion is the dual fuel

@Tomc8030

6 ай бұрын

@@WOODZMAN the 3500 I bought is still in the box. I’ve never had to use it……I’m thinking about seeing if I can return it for the 5000….I got what I thought was a good price $681.96 out the door but I still feel like the 5000 would be a better fit for my needs.

@WOODZMAN

6 ай бұрын

If it wasn’t to long ago maybe they will

Will this generator run a window unit, fridge, deep freezer, lights, and fans? I’m trying to determine whether I can go with the 5000 or if I need the 9500.

@WOODZMAN

Ай бұрын

It should, that’s basically the same thing I run in my RV with it

Liked and subbed

@WOODZMAN

9 күн бұрын

Thanks so much

I need to tell you this, but a non resistant plug is a lot better than a resistant plug

@WOODZMAN

7 ай бұрын

I ageee for some applications, but in some applications not having a resistor spark plug can cause interference in some electrical components

How do you hook it up to run your RV?

@WOODZMAN

4 ай бұрын

The Generator already has a 30 amp outlet so my RV plugs right into it

@Shumaxer714

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the response. So you connect it to your RV PROPANE? using the quick connect? I got the same unit and now trying to figure out how to connect use it with my RV propane. Thanks!!!

@WOODZMAN

4 ай бұрын

@Shumaxer714 I have two propane bottles on my RV so I connect the generator to one of them using the quick connect. The propane is not actually connected to the RV

@Shumaxer714

4 ай бұрын

Got it! thank you for all the useful info about this unit. 👍

@Shumaxer714

4 ай бұрын

Did you have to install the AC soft start to run the AC with this generator?

Great video, thank you. I just got mine and glad I saw this before I fired it up for the first time.

@WOODZMAN

3 күн бұрын

Thanks for watchin

Wrong type of oil used. That won't work well. Air filter oil would be a better choice.

@WOODZMAN

10 ай бұрын

lol it will work just fine, I have used standard motor oil on foam filters for years and it does a fine job.

@jefffrayer8238

4 ай бұрын

"Air Filter OIl " ? So where do ya find that Einstein? A few drops of oil on a foam type air filter has been done since at least the late 1950's by many engine manufacturers and it was always a few drops of the engine oil and squeeze out excess.

@WOODZMAN

4 ай бұрын

You are correct! They actually do make air filter oil but standard motor oil works just fine.

@jefffrayer8238

4 ай бұрын

I must apologize as at 69 and working on engines all my life I never saw Air Filter oil in owners manuals or had anyone mention it. A simple Google search finds it. I just may look into it but only needing a few drops even a small botttle would last a lifetime.

1. You didn’t put oil. 2. No gas 3. You didn’t start it. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️😡

@WOODZMAN

Ай бұрын

Uh ok lol

I saw 5 videos on the 5000 dual, inverter generator, BEST VIDEO, 0 THANK YOU

@WOODZMAN

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

What about different brands of generators should put oil on air filters on different brands of generator?

@WOODZMAN

9 ай бұрын

Yes any of them that have a foam filter