Thank you for your video Lou! I’m a 56 year young lady new at RV life, but decided to learn how to do my own maintenance, and so far: Oil change, Fuel filter, air filter & Spark Plug replaced! Thanks for your help!!! I couldn’t have done it without your guidance. From my heart to yours…you are awesome!

I just found you on KZfaq. It’s awesome because i have the same size generator as you and you make the maintenance look so easy. I changed the oil in mine yesterday and it was a piece of cake. Thanks for the instruction...

Well done! Clear, concise, understandable; plus none of the fluff that a lot of other youtubers put on their videos.

Thank you for how you teach and make it look so simple! You're the best!

Thanks so much for your video's i am a first time doing this myself and it has made me feel much better about being able to do this.

Nice and easy preventative maintenance. Great Job, Lou! 😀

Another great video Lou! Even though we use a portable generator, this video reminded me so go do preventative maintenance on ours.

Thank you so much for posting these videos.

Very good video! Got all points covered, in a easily understandable way.

Thanks for the fuel filter change video. You made it look easy. It is. Just awkward. I’ll buy a wire loom piece.

Another great video. Thanks for the heads up on my locked up video. 25 views and you was the only person that said anything. Thanks a bunch man !!!! We need to talk on the phone some time.

Thanks for the info and links, really helpful.

Thanks Lou, just ordered mine. Keep up the great videos.

Thank you for DIY video. Very informative and helpful.

To da point with great detail! Mahalo brah.

You must live up north, we don't have to deal with rust in east Texas. Another great video, thanks.

Question: is it the same procedure for LP Fuel Filter? I have model 3.6KY 26120R Onan Cummins generator. Thanks for your helpful videos!

Thank you. That will help me with my generator

Thank you!

Thank you for this! Really appreciate it!

Nice Video, thank you!

Good Job Lou on the fuel filter replacement. I have a few years to go before replacing mine, I’m thinking maybe I should buy a few “filters” now for my 5500 genny as well as for the air filter. BTW loving the shirt ;) 👍

Thank you for the video.

Good content, thanks

Several RV owners have installed a fuel cut-off in the generator fuel line. That way, the fuel can be shut “off” before placing the generator in storage. Then letting the generator run until it stops for lack of fuel. In theory, this reduces the potential for gum and/or varnish to form in the carburetor. But you have to remember to turn the fuel cut-off back “on” again when you want to use the generator.

Thank you for the video! It definitely helped! Quick question. I have some thread of the fuel filter still showing, but hand tightened and the with a ratchet as tight as it would go. Is that normal?

Lou, thanks for the video. My gen only runs when I make a direct fuel line from a gas can below it. I don't get any fuel into the carb when it's connected to the Ford 450 gas tank. So I'm not sure if the problem is a weak pump or a crack in my fuel line. One clue that it's a bad fuel line might be that no gas drips from the fuel line when I detach it from the gen. What do you think my problem might be ... the fuel pump is too weak to pull from the gas tank or the gas line has a crack? Thanks for your informative videos!

Thanks!!!

So glad I found your channel thank you. Straight to the point, very clear instructions and great camera work! Question: is the fuel filter that you put a link to good for all different models? Or do I need a model specific filter? I have a gas 4KYFA_26100P

Hi Lou, I use "LOCTITE" at my work and was wondering why you are using the Thread locker on the filter? will it come back out easy? I know how Loctite is, never used that stuff. What about anti-seize, like what you would use on spark plugs? Thanks, Phil

Informative video, mine’s not starting so gonna change out the filter and see if that help. Thanks

Think for the education.

Thanks so much for info. Why would a Florida Gander RV sell me $15 oil 15w-40? For Florida?

Hi - thx for your videos and information!! I went to the link for the Cummins Onan A047N926 Fuel Pump and it says it’s not available- do you have other options?

Hi there, I’m a new RV’r also and am eager to learn all the things. Regarding work on my onan 4000 generator; should I disconnect battery power prior to?

Suggestion, write the date on the side of the filter, that way you know how long its been since you replaced it last.

I’m not sure what I did wrong but I replace the fuel filter and now my generator won’t start 😬

THIS IS HOW I FIXED MINE, IN THE CASE OF.... "I CAN'T START MY GENERATOR" It's has been two years since last time it was running, so I started by checking oil level full at gen dipstick (it won't start if low oil because of sensors) then I checked gasoline more than 1\4 tank in the RV (also safety sensors), sparkplug checked for good spark, also checked the manual reset circuit braker ( to be ON) at front motorhome engine compartment for 12v current to the generator to be able to start it, also cleaned the carburetor and even installed new one but same situation, then checked wires and found some has been chewed like gum by rats at the back of starting switch generator panel so I replaced them, at this time the generator started but stay running only by keep pushing the switch on all the time, so then finally I knew it was internal electrical problem from the engine itself, so I took the generator out from my RV to work in my garage, (I did this by myself with some tools and old Mayan tricks ) lol, it's really heavy for one person. I disassemble the unit at my garage and started by removing the cover, then the cooling fan or flywheel unit (it's 2 items in one) until finally I was at the gen rotor and brushes assembly area and this is what I found: one more wire chewed by filthy rats plus the stinky rat nest in the middle of the generator motor coil, I fixed the wire and sanded the commutator copper contacts where the brushes are sitting becouse they were real duty with old urine from the rats, and of course I got rid off the stinky nest, lol!!! Then I assembled everything back together and... bingo it's runing like a champion!!! For this project materials involved was about $60.00 including an aftermarket new carburetor and an harmonic balancer/steering wheel puller (available at any auto parts for $25.00) to pull the aluminum fan out and (flywheel). Just picture this: (Any gasoline engine run smooth if gasoline and DC current aren't interrupted) so following this important principle you'll always find the problem to be fixed. Also if you have a onan microlite 4000 like mine, don't run it for more than a minute without the cover because you'll cook the engine real fast, also keep the eye on the aluminium fan and your fingers after cranking it in case you missing one or two members...just kidding, lol!!! After testing the gen with the help of a gasoline container, a piece of hose and 12v battery, I did put the air cooling assembly back and the rest of components including the cover, then it was ready to be installed at my RV. Once the gen was installed back at my motorhome I started it to be tested for 120v electricity but not before flipping the AC circuit switch (on) at the gen starting control panel (sometimes hiding under or around the panel) to be able to transfer power to my RV GFCI main outlet and electric panel as well, my motorhome it's equipped with GFCI so I reset it and tested for green led light indicating power is ready at my main breakers panel, so I turned my main breaker (on) along the others ones but no power was present at my breaker main switch (faulty main braker) so I flipped it many times, sometimes you can make it work again, mine did work, lol!!! I'm happy because everything works now including the refrigerator for cold drinks and AC for this crazy summer, lol! Later I'll buy me a new main braker, for now this is a resurrected generator story that needed to be shared. If this can help eaven one person to save time and $$$ it'll make me more happy, thanks for reading!

How replace fuel pump

Maybe spray paint the exposed part of the filter before installing to deter rust?

Where to buy the fuel filter?

I would NOT be putting high temp thread locked on that fuel filter. I’d put anti seize on it instead.

Don’t see any links..

Where's the links?

Take more care not to block what you are doing. Informative video overall.

You mention that the full filter is a couple of bucks. $20.

Mine made it about 450 hours until it failed

Please don’t change a filter because the outside looks bad….you will be wasting money. Follow the manufacturer timeline. The outside fortunately does not filter the fuel. Do you tear your truck bed off because it looks bad? Nope.

Thank you!