Lifesaver, I was just trying to start my generator before a storm. It didn’t start, and I found this video and disconnected the sensor and It started right up!

@MrTaylorfenoglio

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped

@Wyattsmommy111

2 жыл бұрын

Do we just leave the sensor off while it’s running? I see it frowned upon in the owners manual.

@MrTaylorfenoglio

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wyattsmommy111 yes just like a typical generator without the sensor. Obviously don't use it where you have to worry about a carbon monoxide sensor

Excellent. I had this exact problem and you fixed me right up. Thanks a ton! Now I'm off to notify Ryobi about their quality control issues. Hopefully the engineers can do better next time.

Same with me. Bought mine a while ago and wanted to get it running. Pulled a few times and nothing. Found this video. Disconnected the CO2 sensor and it fired right up. Very easy to disconnect, just had to snip the zip tie and disconnect the plug.

@MrTaylorfenoglio

3 жыл бұрын

Glad u got it running :)

@badazzcorvette8970

3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@brianyoung8172

Жыл бұрын

Same here in Oct 2022 so apparently QA procedures haven't improved at Ryobi. Hopefully, they'll send me a new sensor- this is a good safety feature but in my case not one worth returning a 100 lb generator- if the store would even accept it (I ordered from the Home Depot website.)

Important to note here the importance of adding and checking the oil correctly. On this model you remove the oil dipstick cap, wipe, and reinsert, but DO NOT thread in. The oil should reach the upper level mark, essentially the level should be at the last threads on the engine case. If you check the oil incorrectly by threading the dipstick back in, you will get an incorrect reading and think you’re okay, but actually be low on oil. If the engine oil is allowed to reach the lower limit on the stick (when checked incorrectly), this engine will not start, or will start and shut off, because of the low oil sensor cut off feature. I got one of these brand new for free from the curb because it wouldn’t start, all because it was low on oil when checked correctly. Checked wrongly by threading the stick in, it was right at the lower mark, but checked correctly, it would not show on the stick at all. Judging by all the forum posts on this model about starting and then shutting off, there are.a lot of people making this mistake.

Thank you for the very helpful video that enabled me to get working my new generator with same problem. Home Depot sent me an email asking for a review. A few minutes ago I replied with the following: "Brand new it didn't start. While waiting for it to be delivered went on-line and read the manual. Trouble shooting section wasn't helpful. Went on-line and found a KZread video where new owner Taylor Fenoglio with the same make and model had same problem. He fixed his by unplugging the CO sensor. Saw several comments where owners fixed theirs the same way. After doing it too, mine started right up. Apparently, a defective CO sensor on brand new generators of that make and model is common. Home Depot is an authorized Ryobi service and repair center. Why is Home Depot selling and Ryobi shipping generators with defective CO sensors? Two weeks after delivery there was a power outage during which my new generator was an 85 lb paperweight. I can't take it to Home Depot to be repaired. It won't fit in my Honda Accord. And even if I had a vehicle that it could fit, I can't lift something that heavy. I'm 80 years old and have had spinal injections for pain. If Home Depot shipped me a CO sensor that wasn't defective, I could install it."

@MrTaylorfenoglio

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome so glad I could help. It seems to be an issue they should be fixing with new units but it doesn't appear to be.

Thank You! Unplugged the CO2 Sensor and it started up after two pulls.

Have one,no problems with it.I bought an adaptor to hook it up to the transfer switch,works great .

@MrTaylorfenoglio

2 жыл бұрын

Love it too so far. This was the only issue I had

Used for first time 3 days during Texas winter storm, ran generator 9 hours on day one (LOUD) ; changed oil and filled with mobile one synthetic 30w and WOW big difference in noise level ......easy start ! Jack

@solomonking5097

3 жыл бұрын

Full synthetic?

@badazzcorvette8970

3 жыл бұрын

@@solomonking5097 yes

@shanew7361

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I only run Mobil 1 synthetic in every engine I have period.

*This is a AWESOME **Generater.Systems** and is super quite! I run propane and it works great! Purchased for camping and emergency power at the house. A for sure purchase!*

@demetriewilliams1698

Ай бұрын

Yeah

Hey there, good evening! I’m here checking out your video! I will be sure to keep this information in mind if we should ever have a starting issue with ours! Thank you!

@oscarsaravia4629

3 жыл бұрын

CVV en CVV I’ll look

Thank you sr for that helpfully tip 👍

The reason it kept shutting off is because you probably didn’t fill and check the level of the oil correctly. On this model, when the oil level is right, it will be up in the oil filler neck at the last thread. You check it by removing the stick, cleaning, and just placing it back in the hole, do not thread it in! The oil should read right at the very TOP of the stick, not the last 1/8 inch at the bottom. Even when checked as I described above, if you let it get down to the very bottom of the stick where it barely shows, you’ll have starting and running issues. As soon as the engine crank starts falling oil around, and it’s already low, that sensor may cut the engine off.

@MrTaylorfenoglio

Ай бұрын

not in this case as I showed in the video. it was a defective co detector

That worked like a charm. Thank you

@MrTaylorfenoglio

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! I'm guessing you and the same issue? Or were u just looking for a generator?

Tenia el mismo problema, solo desconecte el sensor y funciono! GRACIAS por el video!! One question, when does it turn on do I have to connect the sensor?

I got another question. Is this generator supposed to work in the rain? or need to place under some shed when raining outside?

100 percent helped me out.. Thank you!!

@MrTaylorfenoglio

11 ай бұрын

So glad it helped 😁

Whoaaa ...u made a video ? U must be running a fever 😂

I'm going to try that right now.

@MrTaylorfenoglio

2 жыл бұрын

Heck ya it just unpluggs. You shouldn't have to cut the wire or anything

@benvoiles3505

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrTaylorfenoglio Mine still won't start!!! Will run a few seconds with starting fluid or by putting gas right in the carburetor. Makes me think that it is not getting fuel is there a hidden fuel shut off somewhere?

Small world. I live in Pensacola, looking to buy a used one today

@MrTaylorfenoglio

3 жыл бұрын

There are several out there because of the storm but I'm not selling mine :)

@wetley09

3 жыл бұрын

Me 2 ha

@MrTaylorfenoglio

3 жыл бұрын

@@wetley09 Pensacola is an amazing place :)

I bought the same model from home depot yesterday but I cannot start it. I called the roybi customer service and they couldn't figure it out, so they asked me to return it to home depot, and I did and bought another one. still cannot start it. I called customer service again and was told CO sensor could be bad.

@MrTaylorfenoglio

3 жыл бұрын

Ya check two main things. 1. Check to make sure your oil is full because there is a shutoff that will keep it from running if not. 2. Unplug the sensor like I did. It's that wire I showed with the connection. It just unclips and it should just Crank right up. As far as out in the rain I'm not sure.

@johnny5IL

3 жыл бұрын

I guess ryobi customer service must have checked KZread on the second call.

Hey but on the side it has a disclaimer not to pull it out

@MrTaylorfenoglio

3 жыл бұрын

Gatta love those disclaimers :)

I tried this and mine still won't work. Will run a few seconds with starting fluid or by putting gas right in the carb. Makes me think it is not getting fuel, is there a secret shut off valve somewhere?

@MrTaylorfenoglio

2 жыл бұрын

Not on this specific one. Is it brand new? If not it's probably just a carb blocked. Also make sure you have your oil completely full because it's sensitive with the level

@ramonserrano184

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ben,i got the same generator and won't start,i disconect the co sensor and still not start,do you resolve the problem with youre inverter?

I wished this would’ve fixed my issue… brand new and won’t start. We’re in a middle of an emergency without a generator 🥺

@MrTaylorfenoglio

Жыл бұрын

Has it ever ran before? What is it doing?

So your video, and if gen worked for almost 21 hrs on ine tank of gas with the appliances you explained were switched on, is a great purchase. Do you still have the generator? If so, how is still working? Have to purchase one and seeing your video let me thinking about that model. Thanks!

@MrTaylorfenoglio

2 жыл бұрын

Ya we still have it and it works good 😊 haven't had any other issues

@rafaelcruz2109

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrTaylorfenoglio Thanks! That will be the one, let you know after putting it in load. Thanks for your speedy reply!

@MrTaylorfenoglio

2 жыл бұрын

@@rafaelcruz2109 ya man. It's not the most powerful and they make the same one but bigger.

@rafaelcruz2109

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrTaylorfenoglio Yep! Was impressed with your video, 21 hrs on one tank of petrol. And I want something simple to use, and with a good hours of use per gallon at 50% of load. But all the generators with good efficiency had a ton of gizmos and gadgets, and $800+ price tag. And as you may know, the risk of failure increases with more electrical gizmos.

How is holding up?

@MrTaylorfenoglio

2 жыл бұрын

Running great. Heading into the next season and ran it yesterday just fine

@jugado219

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrTaylorfenoglio do you run it alot? Every now and then?

@MrTaylorfenoglio

2 жыл бұрын

@@jugado219 no definitely not a lot. I pull it out monthly and let it run an hr under load and that's it.

I have the echo version it’s junk been in the shop 4 months. Blowing oil and ECHO doesn’t care. Save your money.

that is loud AF for an inverter generator

@MrTaylorfenoglio

2 жыл бұрын

It is. It's kinda a hybrid to a typical inverter generator and a normal generator. They are much cheaper than a quiet inverter generator and get the same fuel economy and clean electric.

Hello

seems too loud

@MrTaylorfenoglio

2 жыл бұрын

It's much quieter than a traditional generator but definitely louder than a typical inverter generator. It's kind of a cross over between the two. It produces the clean power and gas efficiency of an inverter generator but at the price of a typical generator. A quiet inverter generator similar of power cost well over $1k this is about $400

Never showed how to fix the problem

@MrTaylorfenoglio

3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 ya I did. Just disconnect the co senser @ 3:00

Tenia el mismo problema, solo desconecte el sensor y funciono! GRACIAS por el video! One question, when does it turn on do I have to connect the sensor?

@MrTaylorfenoglio

2 жыл бұрын

No you don't. :)

@pololokoarzate6995

Жыл бұрын

Cual era el problema yo tengo uno igual y prende bien el generador pero no da corriente