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Күн бұрынThis will help several different types of generators in this how to video. This is a easy fix for generators experiencing a hesitation from the low speed jet being plugged up on the low speed circuit. It doenst take much as the jet is small. Be sure to smash the like button if this helps and you like the video. Normally one of the first things I suggest is changing the spark plug as its cheap and easy if you have a running issue. #generatorhowto#invertergenerator#howto#DIY
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@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Hope this helped everyone a little with this problem..👍🏼
@rayperez782 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, you are thorough and straight to the point.
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you liked it. And I try to just give the goods lol…. Thanks for watching 👍🏼😀
@SlammedZero 16 күн бұрын
Great job! This video was clear, concise, and straight to the point. After watching other 'how-to' videos, this was the one that truly helped me. Thank you!
@johnnysweekends 15 күн бұрын
Yess! 😀👍🏼👊🏼
@gonzalorubio2258 11 ай бұрын
You are the Mannn! We are prepping for a long RV trip and Champion was surging. You saved me a lot of time. Very well done!!!
@johnnysweekends 11 ай бұрын
Thank you, and glad I could help. Now you can be the man!! 👍🏼😀😂👊🏼
@jacobhenson9948 4 ай бұрын
@@johnnysweekendsthank you so much bro! My RV generator with only 300 hours has had EVERY small engine part replaced and I was about to give up and look into a new one! Will try this before we get on the road again!
@johnnysweekends 4 ай бұрын
On boards can be a little different but you would be surprised what that small jet does or even a bad spark plug. Let me know if it works 👍🏼
@SuperCyril2 5 ай бұрын
Found a champion generator sitting at the end of a driveway on my way home from work. Stopped an asked the owner about it. He said its junk, won't run properly, take it, its yours. Brought it home and watched your video. Fixed the issue in 20 minutes. Little jet was plugged with debris. Generator runs like new now. I was pretty excited to get it working.
@johnnysweekends 5 ай бұрын
Awesome dude!!! Scored 💪🏼👍🏼
@teckman1982 Жыл бұрын
I want to say thank you. We rode through hurricane Ian overnight and lost power as expected. I woke up this morning to hook the important stuff up to my Cummins Onan 4900i, which we have used for camping and back up for the last year. I ran it yesterday for 2 hours to make sure everything worked and I had good gas in with out a hitch at all. I hooked it up today, and what you described is exactly what it did. I went through everything trying to find the problem for 3 hours in the rain. I had almost given up when I found your video. That was they exact problem. 5 minutes and she was running perfectly. Thank you for the video.
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Yesssssssssss 👏🏼🙌🏼 so glad this was able to help you especially as you were getting ready to throw in the towel. I’m glad you are up and running and hope everyone is safe. Thanks so much for the comment and letting me know. 🙏🏼😊👍🏼
@BERZERKERSV4 2 жыл бұрын
Worked like a CHAMP… fresh out of the box…WEN 3800.. surging idle…as the poster described… followed his exact directions … 10 minutes later .. generator is running smoothly.. big thanks
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, so glad I could help. And thanks for watching 👊🏼👍🏼😀
@kurtburkhardt5862 4 ай бұрын
Good to know. Just fixed my old Coleman 5500 with a Yamaha engine. Almost 20 years old runs like a champ again. Have a new predator 5000. Will make sure to keep the gas clean...if not now I know how to fix it.
@rykerolaoghaire8781 Жыл бұрын
Executed like Project Farm, clear and concise! Thank you Sir! 😎
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
😀 wow thank you !!! 👍🏼👊🏼 hope it helped !!
@capitolabill1921 Жыл бұрын
My Generac RS7000E did the same thing. Amazingly enough, the slow jet was almost exactly the type your first example showed. No more almost full choke to run smooth. Kudos!
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Awesome glad this helped 😀👍🏼👊🏼
@paulschaefer4551 6 ай бұрын
After cleaning the carburetor and still not solving the problem I discovered the Champion carburetor I needed was out of stock. Then I stumbled onto your page. You solved my problem! Thank you, thank you and Thank You!
@johnnysweekends 6 ай бұрын
Yessss 🙌🏼🙌🏼 so glad it helped. Now you can be awesome and help the next guy. Be like, oh I can fix it, hold on 😁😂👊🏼
@Goku87306 Жыл бұрын
You Sir are a genius! This fix worked perfectly on our brand new Westinghouse iGen4500 DFc!!! Dang jet had the tiniest piece of blue plastic in it! Cleared it out just as you directed and now she's purring like a kitten and will be all set for our weekend camping trip! Thank you for saving the day and our trip!!
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
AWESOME !! Glad it worked for ya. So simple right. Now you can help a friend and be the badass…!! 😉😁👍🏼
@lo_gro 2 жыл бұрын
This started happening on my buddy’s predator whisper 9000 he let me borrow. This informative video made it an easy fix and probably saved a friendship. Cheers
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Lol that’s awesome, glad I could help. Now he will never know…. Well unless he reads this comment 🤔🤔😂👍🏼
@johnnysilvera6145 6 ай бұрын
Amazing, you fixed my problem!!!!! Great job, straight to the point. Keep up the good work
@johnnysweekends 6 ай бұрын
Yesss!!! 💪🏼👍🏼😀👊🏼
@tomshaw7447 Жыл бұрын
Love the video!!! I bought a predator used from a guy a few weeks ago not ever running it until tonight when it started surging than shut down and would not start back up again!! I literally would have taken a hundred for it I was furious!! It would run smoothly for 3 min than starting to surging and than died would not restart again for 10 min. After following your instructions it works Awsome!!!
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Yesss!! Glad it worked and the video helped. Predator is a good unit just keep the oil clean and spray run a fuel stabilizer or conditioner and your good. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment to let us know 💪🏼😀👊🏼
@boomerg3929 Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! This quick fix solved the surging problem on my Generac GP3000i. Thank you!
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Yessss!!! Awesome glad it helped 😀👍🏼
@johnlockridge7665 Жыл бұрын
Hello Johnny's... THANKS for the tips. With the knowledge in your post, I was able to fix my Champion model 75537i 3100/2800 watt which had developed the dreaded SURGING symptom. The ECO needle on this carb is BURIED. 1) Turn FUEL control to OFF, run till it quits to empty the carb and fuel line. Drain fuel from the carb bowl by loosening the Phillips screw near the bottom of the bowl. 2) Remove the plastic end of the unit (nearest the wheels). 3) Remove 4 bolts holding the heat sink. Rotate the assembly to allow removal of the air filter housing. 4) Remove air filter, remove the two nuts holding the carb to the engine. 5) Unplug the two carb wires at the plug end. 6) Remove the carb from the unit. Take it to a table or bench so that you don't loose any small parts. 7) Now is a good time to add a small in-line fuel filter in the fuel line between the tank and the carb. 8) Remove one flathead and two round head Phillips screws from the servo frame to separate the carb control unit from the main carb. 9) Remove the brass (or is in bronze?) needle. Clean it like Johnny mentions. 10) Clean the needle and the rest of the carb insides with spray carb cleaner. DRAIN ANY REMAINING CARB CLEANER FROM THE BOWL as in step 1. 11) Re-assemble the unit and check it out. IT WORKED FOR ME !!! Thanks again Johnny's
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Uhh some of the champions are not fun..😂 But I’m glad this helped you out. And you did the full job!! Nice. Thanks for letting me know and sharing ..👍🏼😀
@flgators197 2 жыл бұрын
First time checking out your channel.. had to look to see if I was watching project farm.. I love his videos and you sound like lol good informational video here
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you 😀👍🏼 Yea I Love Todd, he is a wealth of knowledge for sure. Love his channel. If I can be compared to even a little that’s awesome 🤩 Thanks for the comment and thanks again for watching 👊🏼👍🏼
@xx300spartansxx Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ! I was frustrated started a busy day with this problem. Watched video followed instructions 10 minutes later my geny is running smooth .
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Dude yesssss!!!! Glad you got it going and this helped. Thanks for letting me know and thanks for watching 👍🏼😀
@fightswithspirits915 3 ай бұрын
Well narrated and hopeful
@LoveInYourMouth Жыл бұрын
This fixed it for us! Thank you for sharing this great information in a easy to consume format.
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome glad it helped 😀👍🏼
@scottbrown8142 2 жыл бұрын
Unboxed my new Champion and it started the surging thing immediately.. got on KZfaq found this post, went to the garage and fixed my generator.. now I’m back to say thanks
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Glad I could help. Even though you shouldn’t have to do that . Enjoy your new generator
@Ram_Jam99 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought a brand new Predator 2000 and it has the smallest surge but i think I’m going to do the same.
@triagegarage4379 21 күн бұрын
Worked great, thank you
@johnnysweekends 21 күн бұрын
👍🏼😀👊🏼
@PodiumMxRacing Жыл бұрын
Trust the process - I had the same issue on my Craftsman 2500. Like the description said, "5 min fix" , awesome video. Thank you!
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Awesome glad it worked and thanks for the feedback 😀👍🏼👊🏼
@wearetherevolutionnow2529 2 жыл бұрын
success! my generator is running smooth now and it was extremely easy. thank you.
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome so glad I could help…👍🏼😀
@jaydaug2008 Жыл бұрын
Just went through Hurricane Ian with a surging generator. Wish I saw this video about 2 hours ago because It is fixed now. Awesome man!! Thanks
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Nice well now you know it’s a easy fix!!! Glad you are safe and powered up!! 👊🏼👍🏼
@ACommenterOnYouTube Жыл бұрын
Must be nice ...
@semlohde1 Жыл бұрын
That was great. I have an older Champion and it was wearing me out yanking the cord. Sat down, carb cleaner that bowl, poof- ran. Thanks, Subscribed.
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!! So glad it helped out and thanks so much for the comment and sub..👊🏼👍🏼😀
@AKBurgers Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. Had a similar suitcase generator surging in ECO and this fixed it, thank you.
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Awesome glad it helped 😀👍🏼
@franklinmaurer8383 Жыл бұрын
Nice! My carb was different in that the jet was a brass screw type but I cleaned it out (with a brush bristle) and it now issues perfectly! Thank you.
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Awesome glad it worked, and thanks for stopping by 👍🏼😀👊🏼
@juanpimentel2338 2 жыл бұрын
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!!!!!! Just got my WEN GN400i out to test and prep for Florida summer and it gave me all the typical issues. Wouldn't turn on... Got it to run but shut off when closed choke. Got it to stay running but then it was idling rough. This is the trick! 😀
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Wow awesome so glad I could help and it was a simple fix. Enjoy your generator…😀👍🏼👊🏼
@Sam-if8eg Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! Champion 4500 runs like a champion again, thanks to you!! 😃
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! 😀👍🏼👊🏼
@sanilpatel4853 2 жыл бұрын
OMG, thank you so much! I was having the exact same issue with my brand new predator and it was so frustrating since it was brand new. Tried everything including deep cleaning of carburetor and nothing worked. I found your video and fix the issue in 5 min. You are the best. Thanks!
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome glad I could help 👍🏼 And thanks for watching 👍🏼😀
@kilnerbasics 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I have a new predator that started doing this after about 8 hours. I'm going to try it this weekend when I get to the shop.
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Let me know if this fixes it ..👍🏼
@ericbutler8540 Жыл бұрын
WOW! Thank you so much. My generator behaved exactly like your example. I cleaned the jet with one strand of wire, counted the turns on the screw driver and BAM, it worked. Thanks again!!! i was about to install a new carb too!!!!
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Yessss!!! Glad it helped ya out. Now when you have a buddy or someone else has this problem, you to can be awesome !! 😂👊🏼👍🏼😀
@heyjero77 2 жыл бұрын
THANKS! Fixed my idle in less than 10 minutes!
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome 😀👍🏼👊🏼
@quateryvc 6 ай бұрын
well , this solved my problem of eratic running : after cleaning that part, the problem was goen. Thanks !!
@johnnysweekends 6 ай бұрын
Yess!!! 💪🏼👊🏼
@mindiraser Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I spent the last few months trying to figure out why my Champion was pulsating. This fixed it in a few minutes….well after I recovered the screw out of the pan (like you warned about)!
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Awesome glad it helped… and yup the abyss will get you 😂👍🏼
@jeffmetalhead85 Жыл бұрын
Did this and bingo. Fixed the rough idle 😁 cheers for making this video 👍
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Awesome glad it helped 😀👍🏼
@user-wh7ht6bl5b 10 ай бұрын
Johnny, thank you so much for this youtube! It worked like a charm on my Westinghouse
@johnnysweekends 10 ай бұрын
Awesome so glad this worked for you.!! 😀👍🏼👊🏼
@thetechguy600 2 жыл бұрын
This actually worked. Thanks alot! Generac 3000i fixed!
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome glad it worked. Normally not to hard.. 😀👍🏼
@danhp4926 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Helped me probably thousand others.
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
That’s what it’s for.. glad it worked👍🏼😀
@djborrell12 2 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you so much
@davidhaley7053 3 ай бұрын
Great job on the video!
@johnnysweekends 3 ай бұрын
👍🏼😀
@danielpaulson8838 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Had to dig my carb out of my Champion 2000 but found the low speed jet on the back side, plunged with wire as in your example, reassembled and now running like new.
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome glad I could ..👍🏼😀
@20tea Жыл бұрын
Fixed my Champion 4500 dual fuel. Thanks!
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad it helped. The champion has some stuff in the way 😂👍🏼
@jeffjones4619 2 жыл бұрын
What a well done, informative video!
@djjoshuahall Жыл бұрын
Running perfect now! 🎉
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Yessss!!! Glad this helped and thanks for letting me know 😀👍🏼
@tristanschaper281 2 жыл бұрын
Well done! It's amazing that almost none of the small inverter gens come with any inline fuel filter. Some of the Honda's have a screen on the inlet side of the fuel shutoff, but that's about it.
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
There is a filter a mesh one inside the tank. But I think it still lets small contaminates through.
@arriagada1957 2 жыл бұрын
If you read the manual said Clean Air Filter every 100 hrs..!
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
This is mainly fuel related and not air… did I miss something?
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Most times it is..👍🏼
@fstarockaburns425 2 жыл бұрын
I was just about to start looking around for a solution to my predator doing the same thing after a complete carb clean - you nailed it, i had no clue that was there. Ill check that and pretty sure itll solve my issue! Thanks man- now id love to tap into both ac windings to get a switched 230v 30amp breaker/outlet plumbed on there
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Let us know if it works..👍🏼
@johnyguitar258 2 жыл бұрын
same exact thing to me i will try it to see how it goes
@EchoOutdoors365 3 ай бұрын
Man!! Thank you!! 🙌
@johnnysweekends 3 ай бұрын
😀👍🏼👊🏼💪🏼
@WROHRC Жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm , thank you
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Nice!!!!! Glad it helped and got ya going 😀👍🏼
@dunieskyhernandez1890 Жыл бұрын
my is a craftsman i3300 with the same problem and i fixed in 5 minutes thanks 🙏🏿
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Dude!!! That’s awesome glad it helped C💪🏼👊🏼👍🏼
@b1blazin13 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video thanks
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😉
@canadiancray Жыл бұрын
My Firman 3650 did this from day one. Any time the choke lever was set to run it would hunt. Mine was exactly the same as the first example and when I took it apart I couldn't see any issues and could blow through the jet. I followed the instructions with the wire and hit it with some brake cleaner. Now once it's warmed up for a minute I can put it in run and it idles smooth.
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Awesome glad this helped. The jet is so small that even the slightest piece of debris can make them run rough.
@cmason5203 2 жыл бұрын
great video
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you..😀👍🏼
@tonyalice2971 Жыл бұрын
Woow thanks just got done
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
👍🏼😀
@arriagada1957 2 жыл бұрын
I used white out to mark the position of the jet ..My Honda manual said clean air filter every 100 hrs...! And has a inline fuel filter fuel tank..
@camustang1966 Жыл бұрын
Johnny…I know you’re not a service channel, but I have the Genmax 3500 ied that you have recommended. It ran out of gas, and must’ve sucked up some small debris and now it keeps surging. You can’t get to the jet on this model like the ones you show in this video. Have you ever tried to do this (clean the jets) on a Genmax 3500 ied? Maybe something that would make a good video. Thanks.
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Yea if I remember it’s on the inside of the carb which does make it a little more difficult. I think air intake tube comes off and propane line and I think you can get to it. If not it’s almost full carb removal. You have to remove enough stuff to get to it. It’s almost always the same jet if it idles bad or is hard starting or surges at very low loads. But middle and upper loads runs fine. That’s a sure way to know it’s a jet. Also don’t run them out of gas if you can especially with a load. That’s a quicker way to burn up inverters. 👍🏼 Let me know what ya find
@vanlifebiker 2 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff. This happens often cause they sit around to much not getting used.
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, use them at least once a month.
@vanlifebiker 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnnysweekends Agree just fired mine up yesterday
@CS-uc2oh 2 жыл бұрын
I use mine every day and this is happening.
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Did you clean it yet…? Did you change the spark plug… Inspect flame arrestor? Let me know
@TheJaredsalinsky 11 ай бұрын
Question. Old champion generator. I installed a new carb, and fresh gas in a new gas tank. First start up- started surging. Suggestion? Thanks.
@johnnysweekends 11 ай бұрын
I have had new generators with a plugged low speed jet. Just because it’s new doesn’t mean the smallest bit of debris couldn’t get in there. Maybe in the tank…maybe in the line, who knows. Double check low speed jet to be sure, new spark plug, if not could be inverter problem if all else is good like compression.
@TheJaredsalinsky 11 ай бұрын
Thank you. Will clean jets, change plug, and see what happens. Ty@@johnnysweekends
@maadsalemislim 10 ай бұрын
hello john how about adding fuel filter to this system i have rato generator copy of champion with same engine.i added a small fuel filter just before carburater fuel inlet.
@johnnysweekends 10 ай бұрын
Yes you can add an additional one to any of these if you want.
@israel.kotigaro1949 3 ай бұрын
Tried to read the closed caption, but even that is hard to follow! Johnny, I'm sure you can do better!
@johnnysweekends 3 ай бұрын
I am..the newer stuff is slower, thanks for the feedback though, it was mentioned when I first started. Finding you way can be hard lol
@mrragnarokk7415 11 ай бұрын
How do I do this on the ecoflow smart generator. Non duel fuel
@johnnysweekends 11 ай бұрын
It’s basically the same but jet is on far side of the carb so does make it harder and almost have to slide carb off.
@ulrichmors574 Жыл бұрын
have a brandnew champion dual fuel , never used gas, only lpg. on eco mode it waves up and down. not with some load. do you think i have to clean it on a brandnew one? does it apply to lpg at all? thx and keep on making that great videos!
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Hello. A plugged carb will not effect lpg, so more of a carb adjustment problem out possibly bad spark plug. Cheap and easy try is a new ngk plug. Just need cross over off existing and close the a little from stated. So if it says .028-.032 set to .024-.027. Next would be carb adjust. There is a black screw and is plastic. Turn it in one turn at a time but mark where it is set now. Clint one turn try generator on eco then a load. If not running right try another turn in, and try eco and a load again. It shouldn’t take more then 5 turns unless watts off. Again count your turns. And run generator from start up to full load and back to idle. If runs normal then done. You’ll turn screw in, clockwise..👍🏼 Let me know
@Joeilliano 10 ай бұрын
Can you please do a video on i power generator 2000 watts how to clean the jets?
@michaeltang7238 2 жыл бұрын
Would you like to test propane quick connect fittings
@switchbacklife6484 Жыл бұрын
Johnny, Any chance you could check the Westinghouse’s number of turns for the idle screw. I have been searching the web for the last 2 days with no joy😢. Your videos are the best!
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Ahh I don’t remember off the top of my head and I don’t have that unit anymore. But I think it was 5 turns 😬 But back it all the way out with it running and you will see the throttle bounce back and forth. Turn it in till it stops bouncing and then is running steady. Then shut of and on a couple times to make sure it operates like normal And thank you 😀👍🏼
@switchbacklife6484 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the follow up Brother! Cheers
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
No problem hope you got it figured out
@clemsonlarch 10 ай бұрын
Are you able to provide guidance for doing it on a generac IQ2000?
@johnnysweekends 10 ай бұрын
Should be the same
@Neloth 2 жыл бұрын
Can you review the Westinghouse 2200 generator? It looks really good for the price.
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
How much is it right now..?
@jameskirkland5261 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnnysweekends Around $ 650
@Neloth 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnnysweekends It was on a sale for $319 when I purchased last week. It's back up to $450ish now. I decided to take a chance. It appears to be identical to the Generac 2200 judging from some forum posts.
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Yup it is. Could have a different inverter board but I doubt it. Most of these have a twin somewhere or even a triple depending how many companies want the model.
@jakek6599 2 жыл бұрын
Do you clean the pilot jet on the firman 3650 the same way as these?
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
I doing have a Firman. But the procedure should be the same as most of these all use the same two or 3 carbs it seems.
@stevenmccord180 2 жыл бұрын
First comment! Thanks for the video
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
😀👍🏼👍🏼👊🏼
@dongbao240 Жыл бұрын
Going through several clips did not help. This is exactly what I am looking for. It solves problem quickly. After cleaning up carburetor, fuel line,... generator is still surge badly in running in idle mode or light load . Thanks a lot for your video
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!! So did this work? Did you get it working correctly??
@MsAdriano7777 Жыл бұрын
Bummer, I tried you trick but it did not work. Do you think I need to replace the whole carb? I took it out clean the whole thing and did you tip as well and nothing. 😢 I may have to buy a new carb just hesitant bc the generator is bran new. Mmmmm?
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
If what ever unit is brand new then the first thing to do is return and get a refund. It may not be the carb it self but the stepper motors so refund/ return first
@MsAdriano7777 Жыл бұрын
@@johnnysweekends thank you very much. I will try that then.
@valhalla9850 2 жыл бұрын
Can you solve this for a Westinghouse IGEN2600? If there is a low speed jet I can't find it.
@zodaguado6655 Жыл бұрын
Sir if I have only used propane in my dual fuel champion, do I still clean the jet…
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
No because the propane bypasses the carb circuits and just goes through the main carb throat
@fun8553 2 жыл бұрын
what if I forget to count de turns unscrewing the plastic bolt?
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Most seem to all be at 4-6 turns out. Fire it up and run it at eco mode, and eco off and see if it runs correct.
@digitalmixer 2 жыл бұрын
I have a ai yamaha sc2300i generator 2300 1800 blue it's surging can you show me please how to fix
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
More then likely it’s the small jet or just a spark plug. Sometimes it’s the simplest things. Here is a video on the small jet. This will give you a idea on how to fix it. 👍🏼😀 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZhhbKSQ3t3deKc.html
@brocky78 2 жыл бұрын
I have a bohmer ag 4500i inverter generator surging trying to follow this video to fix as am living off grid use for electric fridge, charging appliance etc.. can't seem to locate the plastic idle screw is it possible that it on far side of carb which will require a complete dissasebly of the unit or it doesn't have one , can only notice brass scree which is horizontal has something to do with throttle as go's grazy high revs if it move it , any idea please?
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Try to get a mirror and look around the carb. Most use the same two or three carbs it seems. Have you done the other basic maintenance items? Clean air filter? New spark plug? Clean spark arrestor?
@brocky78 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnnysweekends yes done the rest, thanks for reply have new genny ordered going on 2 wks now have an old genny borrowed from a friend
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting only thing to look at is the stepper motor on the top of carb. Is it going back and forth and maybe hold it manually
@jasonwatson8806 Жыл бұрын
Sorry but I tried this on my predator 3500 but it is still surging. What should I try next ?
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Did you change your spark plug?? Is the spark arrestor dirty?? Check those two items and maybe inspect and clean air filter.
@jasonwatson8806 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I tried all that. I literally ran around a half tank of gas through it and stored it with stable in it and started it every month but the last time I started it the battery was dead and it is surging.
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Does it run better in eco mode on or off? Have you tried to run it with full choke or half choke to see if it will run normal? Unscrew gas cap maybe to see if it’s venting correctly
@joemelendez3283 2 жыл бұрын
I have a predator 2000 inverter/ generator and my carburetor doesn't look anything like the one your show it runs from side not straight up and down like the one that you showing. I've taken both side panels off and neither side looks like the one in your video. So I still have have surging and running rough problem. I've tried running new gas in the tank but that did not fix it .if you would like I can send you a picture of it . By the way sometimes if I leave it in start position it will run find for a little but as soon as I put a load on it starts surging again
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Yes your low speed jet is plugged if you are able to run it on choke for a bit. And it will probably run off eco on high idle.. These are the bigger models so yes the carb on the smaller models like your predator 2000 is different. You will have to remove the side panel where the air filter is and remove the air box and possibly the carb. Or at least slide it back to get to the jet. Unfortunately the smaller models are a little tougher.
@joemelendez3283 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnnysweekends 0k thanks for the info, so I've got more work cut out for me.
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Yea unfortunately. Sorry
@DCmartian01 2 жыл бұрын
I have a brand new champion 4650 watt generator and when I turned it on it started shaking a lot so I turned it off and havnt used it since. Does anyone knows why is tht??
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Manually operate the choke on the inside and see if anything changes. If not then very good chance the small jet just like in this video will need to be cleaned.
@DCmartian01 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnnysweekends but why would it need to be clean if it’s new?? It’s never been used.
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
For some reason I think when they test run them somehow they are not getting them cleaned out. And the smallest piece of debris can clog that little jet. You’re one of many with this problem and doesn’t matter the brand. Just seems to happen. If you don’t wanna mess with it return it asap.
@DCmartian01 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnnysweekends thanks
@clamojoat1938 6 ай бұрын
what about one that dies one 1st start but runs on 2nd?
@johnnysweekends 6 ай бұрын
Try putting a new plug in. Use a basic NGK only … if propane tighten gap .010ths more then spec says…
@clamojoat1938 6 ай бұрын
@@johnnysweekends ya was thinking about that. but it runs normally for hrs. I also pulled it to check and threads are striped on the tip. but ya I will try that as it cant hurt nothing.
@clamojoat1938 6 ай бұрын
@@johnnysweekends just did this and same shit dies on 1st start
@johnnysweekends 6 ай бұрын
@clamojoat1938 does it run on second start? Odd…but if it runs that what really matters. I have some that start and run for a couple seconds and dies and then pull again and away it goes
@clamojoat1938 6 ай бұрын
@@johnnysweekends ya 2nd start manual chocking. auto choking it takes 5 tries after 1st
@mikecon7634 2 жыл бұрын
JW!
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
👍🏼😀
@KendallHall Жыл бұрын
So now we're calling surgical clamps pliers eh?
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Bro people don’t need to know all the confusing names when people be asking for a clamp, snap, stat, Kelly, mosquitoe and more. Laymen terms bro, laymen 😂😂👍🏼😉
@st6795 2 жыл бұрын
I just let tru fuel flow through system.
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
True fuel will not unplug a clogged jet…. Unless it’s very minimal.
@Yeshuamysavior1 2 жыл бұрын
That didn’t work. My husband had 30 years of experience with generators and he has done everything beyond what most people would have done and it still power surges- running rough. This is brand new and it’s going back. A lemon
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
What unit is it..?
@ACommenterOnYouTube Жыл бұрын
Mine didnt work either. Surging at idle but idles fine under load. Removed that needle, cleaned it, soaked it and put it back in, still surging. Spent $100 on a new jet ... SAME SURGING AT IDLE ... 🤷🏽♂️ Firman P03608 3650W Generator ..
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Not a fan of the firman models but yea something isn’t right and still no response from the OP..🤷♂️
@ACommenterOnYouTube Жыл бұрын
@@johnnysweekends its odd because i use this generator to power my shed and i have been using this generator since 2017 ... 5 yrs now and it runs weekly so it always gets fresh ethanol free fuel every time it runs low. Just 2 weeks ago i power it up as i always do and then it starts to surge at idle .... Everyone on KZfaq and you all say its that jet ... well, not for me. Guess i will have to take it off and see if its clogged.
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
After a while these little carbs just turn to junk. Even on boats and more. They do eventually go bad no matter what you do. And it doesn’t take much. It could be a small piece of debris in a passage. Most are like $35 to replace a lot of these maybe you to $85.
@yamahawilliams Жыл бұрын
Stabil,stabil or you'll be doing this everytime.
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
😁👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 I replied in FB 👊🏼💪🏼
@ACommenterOnYouTube Жыл бұрын
Didnt work. Pulled that jet out, cleaned it, soaked it .... same surging on idle. Purchased a new one for $100 and the same surging at idle. Amazing how everything seems to work in KZfaq world but in real world, nothing works ...
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
So many people have done this technique and has worked for them. You can Red many reviews. It’s hard when I don’t know the age of the unit or the care and more. Have you checked the spark arrestor in the exhaust..? Or new plug?
@ACommenterOnYouTube Жыл бұрын
@@johnnysweekends Trust me i KNOW that this has worked for many based on comments but it didnt work for me. I use this generator weekly and burn off 5 gallons a week for 5 yrs with ethanol free fuel from day 1 and last week i crank it up and gets idle surge. Pulled that jet, cleaned, soaked, nothing. Purchased a new one, same issue. The carburetor is identical to yours. Its not like it has been sitting for months or years and its old gas or clogged, its used weekly and burns off 5 gallons a week and its under constant load. It just does not make sense to me ...
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
I assume other items have been checked? New spark plug? Have you cleaned spark arrestor? Also carburetors can eventually just go bad. Shen I worked on boats and jet skis which I still do on the side, sometimes no matter how many times you clean a carb or even rebuild it, they just go bad. Very common in older marine vessels. Even my buddies weed whacker, just a few weeks ago I said just buy a new carb if you still like it, they are only $30. Said it runs like new now. Eventually they just go bad but are cheap to replace.
@ACommenterOnYouTube Жыл бұрын
@@johnnysweekends i guess its just frustrating how 95% of the comments say this fixed their problem yet here i am saying it didn't ... Especially when this thing is ran weekly and i burn thru 5 gallons a week so its constantly running, it doesnt sit at all for the fuel to go old or to clog up the passage ways ... I dont recall seeing a fuel filter between the tank and the carb so maybe its possible a spec or something go into that pilot jet passage and it clogging it up 🤷🏽♂️ But at some point i will pull the carb and do a full cleaning on it, because it runs fine under load right now and thats all that matters now.
@johnnysweekends Жыл бұрын
Well I also would say 90% percent of the people with this problem are the ones who just use there generators for emergencies or seasonal. You use it alot so things will wear out. Generator engines vibrate constantly so they can wear parts in the carburetor like the float bowl pin and more. So with your use a in line filter would be a good idea and if a fuel carb clean and maybe rebuild doesn’t do it, well a replacement may be needed.
@wortexinternational2598 2 жыл бұрын
what a weak design is the carburetor. Tiny little debris can foul them. Fuel injection solved most of the issues. I generally hate carburetors because they always need cleaning, adjusting, setting, or just a good cursing :-)
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Lol I agree, simple throttle body injection would be just fine. 👍🏼😀
@wortexinternational2598 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnnysweekends Like it did on cars too ! My issue of carb today is a champion 2200 power inverter generator. Brand new, ran twice for 15 minutes. Last ran over the summer. Gas had stabilizer, but drained it anyway. It starts with choke on and dies within a second. I keep pulling, nothing. I let it sit for a minute, pull starts up, then dies won't start. I tried pushing the choke back, no luck. no start, no running. The darn thing is brand new. I checked plug, clean as a new plug should be. Bought it one year ago, tested, ran it for 15 min, all was good, loved it put it away. I tested it during summer, all was good, put stabilizer in, put it away. Snow storm coming, no start. I really hate it :-) Please help !
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
If it runs with the choke on oh at high rpm then the small jet is plugged and you’ll need to pull the jet out and clean it. You’ll instantly know if it’s the small jet if it runs with choke on or with eco off and some rpm because it will be on the main jet. You just have to get it running long enough. It’s always the stupid jet and I feel stabil doesn’t work as good as it should. I have switched back to Lucas which I used for years and now I seem to have no issues. I used stabil for several years and every year my lawn mower or weed eater wouldn’t start. So clean everything and good to go. Now with the Lucas stuff the last 3 years no issues with my lawn mower. It’s the last lawn care item I have that’s gas. When it dies or I find a smoking deal on a used ego it’s gone. Trying to simplify my life not add more issues and maintenance 😂👍🏼
@wortexinternational2598 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnnysweekends I can't get to the jet. This is a different model. Not so easy access. It looks like the carb has to come off or I do not know what to do. I do not see anything like on your video. This is mine : Champion Power Equipment 100692 2000-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, Ultralight - The side access allows you to change air filter and see the chose side. There is a small electronic actuator that controls the idle. If I pull on the choke lever - full choke - the engine starts and the throttle lever supposed to add "gas" and take over. Well it does for a few seconds but then snaps back to zero position and engine stalls. There is a throttle adjustment screw on that lever but won't help.
@johnnysweekends 2 жыл бұрын
Yea don’t turn the screw but yea that model you have to pull the yellow side panel off with the two screws. Remove air box then the two bolts for the carb to get to the jet. You may only have to remove the air box and maybe slide the carb back a little to get to the jet. Just depends on the model.
@israel.kotigaro1949 3 ай бұрын
Johnny, what do you hope to accomplish by speaking so fast?? It's very hard to follow you when you are speaking a mile per second! SLOW DOWN!!
@johnnysweekends 3 ай бұрын
All of my newer videos I do speak slower. I was trying to rush my videos so they were shorter. But one minute extra hardly makes a difference
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