I thought I should start this generator since I haven't ran it in a few years and thought I would take you along. A rather uneventful video, the damn thing still runs great
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@icuicu9100 Жыл бұрын
I found this same generator in the trash looked new after hurricane IAN Naples Florida. Changed the oil. Reconnected the oil shut sensor. Already had new plug. And filter. Someone didnt put the carburetor seal on correct. I used gastet sealer worked fine. Tho i did order a new carburetor.and fuel line with filter. Under 40 dollar repairs. Amazing what you find in the trash after a hurricane.
@davessmallenginerevival2847 Жыл бұрын
Nice find , and great fix
@Ojeramup123 жыл бұрын
I have a 3700/3000 watt Coleman that I bought in 1995 and it still works like a charm. Turned it on last week in preparation for hurricane season.
@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast3 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget about the generator safety rules: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is only a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5eah5Zys6uypn0.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Have a good one
@Ojeramup123 жыл бұрын
@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast I need to buy 2 carbon monoxide detectors, thanks.
@Pyridox4 жыл бұрын
Hello Dave, the old generator still runs good. I started mine about a month or so ago, it was sitting about 2 years in the garage. I used to be religious about starting my generator, and used to start it up twice a year and run the gas out of it. It's one of those things that only get used when we have a power failure here. I always forget about it, it's pushed way back into the garage.
@davessmallenginerevival28474 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete. I should run this more and I probably will now. It was buried in my tent shed but I moved it to a good spot in the garage and now with that portable tank I can make sure things run without putting gas in they're tanks. Thanks for watching and commenting , nice to hear from you again
@alssmallengines4 жыл бұрын
That's great Dave 👍 one pull after sitting that long. Goes to show ya if you take care of your equipment it'll take care of you.
@davessmallenginerevival28474 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Thanks Alan. I admit I was a little surprised by 1 pull
@dukesworld30204 жыл бұрын
I just did the same thing to my generator. But I try to start mine once a year. Good video and storage!!!
@davessmallenginerevival28474 жыл бұрын
I probably will start it more often now. It was buried in my tent shed and now it's in a better spot in my garage. Thanks for watching and commenting
@MrUbiquitousTech4 жыл бұрын
Proof that proper storage is everything! I like that fuel stand, good idea! I don't work very well when I'm cold anymore either... :o/
@davessmallenginerevival28474 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I wasn't expecting one pull.
@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast3 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget about the generator safety rules: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is only a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5eah5Zys6uypn0.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Have a good one
@RUSSDsPhotography4 жыл бұрын
I have 2 of these generators and they both start first pull 95% of the time. One of them is at least 15 years old. We have a Generac RS5500 also and it takes at least 8-10 pulls to get it started if it hasn't run in a while.
@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast3 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget about the generator safety rules: Always make sure you follow all the generator safety rules whenever you use your portable generator. This is only a reminder. Generators can be dangerous if not used carefully. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Never use your generator in your porch too. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not allow a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. It is important to keep your children safe especially little ones. The portable generator can be hot during an operation. Just because some manuals missed what should be listed doesn’t mean it’s safe to do. Always follow the generator safety rules when using portable generators. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the generator. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the safety rules. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5eah5Zys6uypn0.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. It’s important to keep our little children safe as well. Make sure your little children are kept away from the generator at all times especially when it’s running. Hope this helps. Have a good one
@GrampiesWorkshop4 жыл бұрын
How's she goin'? Wow, what a surprise that it started on 1st pull!!! That this goes to show ya that draining the carb is probably the best thing you can do for a gas engine is drain the carb. I like your portable gas tank stand!!! Take care!!!
@davessmallenginerevival28474 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike. I wasn't expecting one pull but thank God I didn't have to dig into it
@arthurbrodsky64754 жыл бұрын
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@BrucesShop4 жыл бұрын
I want to convert mine to electric start. I need to add the starter ring onto the flywheel and add the starter with a little panel. If I ever get around to it that would be a fun video. It is an 8HP Briggs. One pull. Too cool Dave.
@davessmallenginerevival28474 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bruce. That would definitely be a cool video. I could probably hook you up with a flywheel and a battery type starter. Probably $150 shipping I'll bet
@BrucesShop4 жыл бұрын
@@davessmallenginerevival2847 Right. I can get the ring gear for $30 and the Starter for $50, + 20 for shipping so about $100 Canadian Dollars.
@davessmallenginerevival28474 жыл бұрын
@@BrucesShop better that way. 520 SUBS NOW !!!
@BrucesShop4 жыл бұрын
@@davessmallenginerevival2847 521 I said when it changes (sub count) it will break loose. 479 to go. It will happen in no time. Keep going. It's great hobby while you wait. Did you know that Claus Lundberg was from Denmark??
@johnrazor87204 жыл бұрын
Interesting, an IV stand for a generator. LOL Great advertisement for removing the gas from a carb before storing.
@davessmallenginerevival28474 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. I thought so to
@flash68593 ай бұрын
Obviously I hope my generator, that hasn't been started in over five years, starts like that, but in the meantime how do you move this sucker? The wheels are on the other side of the extended handle. I am really wondering how to roll this beast. Any help would be welcome.
@davessmallenginerevival28473 ай бұрын
You lift up on the handle and then roll it
@dboys1003 жыл бұрын
What type if oil and capacity.
@ElizabethOlson12333 жыл бұрын
I haven't started mine in years but don't have a portable tank. I made sure the gas was all out of the engine but does that mean it is out of the carb also? I will have to put my gas in the tank. I hope it starts as we have a hurricane coming tonight lol I am basically clueless about this stuff. Thanks!
@davessmallenginerevival28473 жыл бұрын
Well you must be in Florida. If you ran the gas out of it before storage you should be OK. If it still has old nasty gas in it it probably won't start. If their is old gas in the tank you need to disconnect the fuel line to the carb and drain it. If old gas had been in the carb for years it will have to be gone through. Good luck
@TheFunkIsThis5 ай бұрын
Lookin for this to run my camper AC. I have a smaller inverter to run it when I need to be quiet. Think this will be a good one? I found it for $200 near me.
@davessmallenginerevival28475 ай бұрын
$200 sounds steep. I paid $50 for mine. Anyway it should work fine for what you need
@clauslundberg92244 жыл бұрын
Nice gen-set Dave. Thanks for sharing
@davessmallenginerevival28474 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting Claus
@Mike-ig2zq4 жыл бұрын
Nice Dave. Amazing how well alot of this stuff will run with a little TLC. Get any snow on the weekend?
@davessmallenginerevival28474 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike. Yes but not a lot , maybe an inch but it's melted away now
@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast3 жыл бұрын
@@davessmallenginerevival2847 remember not to run your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open. Why did you run it in your garage? It’s not safe.
@davessmallenginerevival28473 жыл бұрын
@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast why do you comment on someone else's comment? That's what trolls do. It was outside of my garage anyway
@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast3 жыл бұрын
@@davessmallenginerevival2847 I was just reminding you to use your generator carefully and should be 20 feet away from your house. Just reminding you about carbon monoxide poisoning.
@Bigdaddy1992.4 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@davessmallenginerevival28474 жыл бұрын
Thanks Big D
@darrylharper78653 жыл бұрын
HEY MAN CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT HOLE YOUR GOVERNOR SPRING IS IN ON BACK ROW OR FRONT ROW. FROM PULL CORD BACK HOW MANY HOLES BACK
@davessmallenginerevival28473 жыл бұрын
I looked and oddly enough it's not in any of the holes. Its hooked into the crook of the arm. I'm not certain it's the original spring. I did buy it used so the original owner could have put a different spring on it