This is so good. Thank you! Wish I would have started mine a few times. It’s been 2 years and it’s doing nothing when I need it

awesome, I fixed the issue. Although the cause was something different. I shaked my generator to see how much gas is left and pushed lot of gas into the carburettor and it got choked

Thanks much for all the detailed info. I have the GP 3300 that hasn't run for about 6 months, I'm going to check it out now. I use non-ethanol gas and fuel stabilizer, so hopefully all good...

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

5 ай бұрын

Non ethanol fuel is great! I wish we had it near me. I use Aspen4 with a lot of machines but it is too expensive to fill most generator tanks. Let me know how you make out. Remember to check or should I say plug something into one outlet to make sure your electric is good. That will also help with the electrical side to keep it from failing through no use.

@gordonhutchinson529

5 ай бұрын

Started on the fifth pull (it is cold in the basement right now too). Runs smooth and outlet works as should. Just watched your video on taking the carb off. I'm sure I'll be needing to do that one of these years. Thanks again...

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

5 ай бұрын

Awesome glad to hear! I hope you never need to take the carburetor off! Lol. Just keep doing what you’re doing and you should be good and when the tank gets below half you should top it off with fresh fuel. Keep the fuel shut off and the off position, when not in use, as you probably already do.

Awesome! Just had this issue and did these very things! Thank you!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

5 ай бұрын

I hope all went good and your back up and running! Thank you for watching, commenting and supporting the channel.

Purchased a Honeywell 337cc 5500 continuous watts portable generator 6875 maximum watts new. Failed to start after storing it through a winter. Didn’t empty the tank and failed to use non ethanol. That was in 2012 I believe. Maintaining it now with hopes of starting it for its second time ever. Cost me close to a $1,000.00 back then. Will be a wonderful sense of accomplishment if I can make her go. Wish me luck🍀 🤞🏻

Great video. I was having a hard time starting mine after about 6 months (shame on me it will NEVRE happen again). I changed the plug and the gas....started in the 3rd pull after I wore my back out yesterday. I just have to change the oil.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

2 ай бұрын

Thank you and now you know what to do:)

Great video Brad! With all the tri fuel and dual fuel generators being sold on the market these days, while the bad gas issues will be side stepped, there are still plenty of issues why those machines wont start. Most of the time is a bad or mal adjusted demand regulator or failed primary regulator (propane) with those!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! and good to know. I don’t see many duel fuel portable generators in this area, yet. Thanks for sharing, commenting and supporting the channel!

Hi Brad, Thanks for the oil fill tip. I was unaware that it had to be to the top of the fill tube. Happy New Year.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

5 ай бұрын

Happy new year, John! You have me worried? Be careful when you say fill tube if you have a dipstick on top of the engine, you need to use the bar graph on the end of the metal dipstick for the oil level. If you have the engine that is in this video at the bottom of the engine, you would fill it to the level on this video.

@johnbelliveau4704

5 ай бұрын

Sorry for that. I'm not sure the proper name, maybe the filler neck?? I used to fill it just to the level where it started up to the top. I'll check my Generac to be sure and top it off. Thanks again, be well.@@JohnsonsSmallEngines

Great video! Thank you very much!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

@WilliamAlanPhoto

5 ай бұрын

Also, thank you to your camera person, doing a good job getting right in there, and keeping up with what you are talking about! @@JohnsonsSmallEngines

Very informative

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

2 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful!

I did everything you mentioned, including checking the fuel flow from the carb. It is still flowing, but when I tried to start it, it wouldn’t stay running. I used to run it dry. Won’t be doing that again. Still trying to figure out what’s wrong. 😢

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

27 күн бұрын

You may be able to keep it running by leaving the choke a little bit on not all the way off and if you can get it to run, smooth with the choke in somewhat the on position, but not all the way on then your issue is a clogged carburetor. The only way to repair that would be to rebuild it or replace it.

Very good tips.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

Thank you.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

13 күн бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

Great video. I have a TroyBuilt gen with same problem. Will try your tips tomorrow. Are saying to keep tank full when not in use?

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

5 ай бұрын

Yes, use fuel stabilizer and fill tank to help keep moisture out and a full tank will stay fresh a very long time. Make sure the fuel valve is always off when the machine is not in use.

Nice video as always Brad. Do you have a favorite fuel stabilizer you use?

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! and thank you for watching, commenting and supporting the channel. I have been using Sta-Bil 360 Marine with very good results through the years. amzn.to/3SjcioH. I use the marine because the humidity and how some people store there machine, can get moisture build up in the gas tanks. Sta-Bil 360 Marine will help with that issue plus the normal long term storage additives in it. Another reason is why I suggest keeping a full gas tank, as a full tank will help keep moisture out of the gas tank. Just make sure the fuel valve is always kept in the off position when the machine is not in use.

@jimstelljes3925

5 ай бұрын

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks Brad. Excellent advice.

Awesome

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

3 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful.

I have this same generator. Brand new carburetor. Will start and run for literally 1 second if I shoot some gas in the carb. Otherwise it won’t start. Is the carb bad?? Fuel drains out of the carb drain plug with a good flow.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

2 ай бұрын

Impossible to diagnose without seeing it but a few tips. Check to make sure you’re getting a good flow of gas to the carburetor from the gas tank. Check to make sure your oil level is correct. If you have a low oil shutdown it may be playing games shutting off the spark intermittently. If all that is good and you can keep the engine running while spraying fuel into the throat of the carburetor, then yes, I will assume you have a bad new carburetor. Make sure your gas is good and has no water in it and it doesn’t hurt to try a new spark plug just to rule that out.

Great Video. I have a Powerback 5250. New plug, new carb, new fuel, new oil. But I cant get it to start. Any ideas?

@JohnsonsSmallEngines

3 ай бұрын

You need to check your spark. If you have a low oil shut down on the machine, you may be low on oil? Check to make sure the machine is on level surface and check oil level.

@AlexLiskovich

3 ай бұрын

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I have a 10 hp tecumseh. I cant even find an oil sensor. It does say that the unit is equipped with one.

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@JohnsonsSmallEngines

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

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@daveking1470

Күн бұрын

Easier to replace carb, they are cheap.