Inverter Generator Only Runs With Starting Fluid | Step By Step DIY Repair
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Published 2021-05-13
If your generator won't start and only run on starting fluid you more than likely have a carburetor issue. Follow along as I show you a quick way to get it running properly again without an expensive repair bill!
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All Comments (21)
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Watch my video on how to fix a generator with no compression; youtube.com/watch?v=gK_LP... Watch my video on how to replace a generator carburetor; youtube.com/watch?v=pGih0... Why your generator might not be starting; youtube.com/watch?v=QzOiH...
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Although I don't own a generator. I still watch your videos because you have helped me in the past and you deserve the support.. Your videos are surely worth the watch. Thanks!
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I have watch plenty of "how to" videos over the years and this one ranks in the top three. Steady and simple video of the components and the work, simple explanation and great tips for people like myself who have mininum knowledge of small engine and their repairs. For me, I purchased a Westinghouse IGen 2500 last year, ran it once for about 30 minutes, let it run until it died (all gas out of the system) and stored it for a year. Yes, I know, I shouldn't let it sit for so much time. Several days ago, I tried to start it again with no luck. I pulled and pulled ...and pulled, no luck. It did start one time.....then five seconds later when I switched it from CHOKE to RUN, it died....and would not start again. I found your video which gave me the confidence (hey, I can do this) but this morning, before I was getting ready to remove the air filter and carburetor boot, I tried it to start it one more time....and on the second pull, it started and ran just fine. I"m ready for the next time it gives me trouble......Thanks again, A GREAT VIDEO!
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Indeed. Old gas will pull that trick on you. Thanks Don, for sharing.
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Excellent. Appreciate your video shots as you work and the clear way you speak to explain what you are looking for and what you are doing. THANK YOU
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DUDE: YOU'VE SAVED MY LIFE HERE; I JUST GOT A FIRMAN PORTABLE GENERATOR, AND IT'S EXACTLY THE SAME ENGINE AND I HAD QUITE SOME HEADACHE TRYING TO START IT UP. JUST SAW YOUR WONDERFUL VIDEO AND UH I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO DO WITH MY PORTABLE GENERATOR..... THANX A LOT FOR YOUR VIDEO
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You are an excellent teacher besides being a good mechanic. I look forward to your videos each week as I have learned a great deal from you. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make these videos.
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Hello. I have a Westinghouse i2500. It’s somewhat similar to this. I had same symptoms. I followed your steps and after 3 hours, I had her running again. Thanks so much for the guide. You’re the man👍
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Years ago when my mother was still alive my folks asked me to look at their ride-on mower which would not start and would cough and backfire when being cranked . 17hp Intek , I pulled the carby bowl gave it a quick clean ( it wasn't dirty ) , pulled the flywheel to check the key ( it was fine ) , eventually became suspicious of the fuel which smelled petroly but maybe not quite right . I decanted a small quantity into a glass and an equal quantity of fresh petrol into a second glass and set both out in the sun . 24 hours later the fresh fuel was evaporated , the fuel from the mower was still mostly there . My dad had put diesel into the fuel tank on top of the remaining petrol . Seeing that yellow fuel at 7:15 reminded me of that troubleshooting episode from back then . Sometimes ( often ? ) the answer is very simple , you just have to find it :-)
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On more mini generator that doesn't start. ARGH!!!!! Great explanation Don. You videos are the best.
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Nice vid Don. Great problem solving and diagnostic skill as always
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The most common failure in small engines, is varnish in the carburetor. Although, I sure as heck wasn't expecting that from a brand new generator! I am thinking maybe the guy had bad gas in his can, and poured it into the generator, and it wouldn't start on that. People need to remember to use fresh gas. And if your not going to be using the gas for several months, make sure you stabilize it. Excellent work as always Don!
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Well done Super Don. Those are great Milwaukee drills too. Great Editing. Ethanol cause no doubt.
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Don. How lucky can a guy be. I've got a Generac doing the exact same thing and now I can fix it. You just made my day. Thank You!
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Dude, i cant even believe it. I inherited a small 2 stroke genny and it would only fire up with starter fluid then die. I did so much stuff to that thing that i gave up and was assuming it was just dead. I cleaned out each jet (which i hesitated to do cause carbs always seemed so touchy to me) and it ran like i just bought the thing. Thank you so much for sharing this!
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Had a generator like that but it was a Honeywell model. It would run but if you stopped it, it would not start. What I found out after reading the manual it stated to have the fuel tank full. Filled it up and it started. Found out it needed tank full to get the gas to flow to make it start. Bad design in my mind. Though I would share this
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Good job Don, it's amazing that this kind of problem occur on a brand new machine.
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I know this is 2 years old but I’ve looked for months and it never came up until today. The layout of my gen is almost exactly like this one. I was having big problems understanding the half written instructions on mine for removing or cleaning carb, jets and filter. This was so amazing and showed me exactly how and what I needed to do. Fingers crossed I too do nor have to remove entire carb! Thanks a million!!
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Great vid Don! I'm getting those torch tip cleaners today. Been using slick bread ties up til now. They are no serrated. Best, Skip
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Got a hurricane coming my way next week I’m trying this trick tomorrow!
