Generator Won't Start? - Check This First! - Video
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Published 2021-03-25
If your generator won't start you may be surprised at what the simple problem may be! In this
video I show you a common reason why your generator won't start, even if you just stopped it to fuel it up!
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All Comments (21)
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I live in Northern California, near Lake Tahoe and we survive with generators, wood splitter's and chainsaws! Without this great information, the struggle is real!
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Brilliant short term fix Don - Eric.
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Direct, to the point, valuable information. Well done. Much appreciated!
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Love the no nonsense video and the way you get STRAIGHT to the point unlike most other videos. This was great information. Thank you for being a professional and not trying to be a comedian.
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Thank you! We had a situation where we were leaving with our RV to camp with our Champion generator for power but day before leave it would not start. I watched your video, made sure the oil was full, unplugged the sensor and we were able to use the generator for a enjoyable RV trip.
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I just followed your instructions and now my propane generator started right up. Will pick up a new little sensor device ASAP. Thanks big time!
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My #1 tip: Make sure the ignition switch is ON. I mean look at the thing and make sure it's pointing to ON. Many times I've turned the switch when it was already ON. Fantastic exercise for your arm and upper back. #2: If oil starts coming out of the plug when you loosen it, the engine isn't low on oil. Just tighten it back down.
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Thank you for this video I’m in Florida today September 28, 2022 and I pull out my old generation and I was frustrated trying to turn it on and I’m less than 40 seconds of this video I was able to find the problem and just adjusted it and… 🎉🎉🎉🎉 it’s on right now 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 3:37pm thanks for your help ❤
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Right on Don! GREAT information...
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Absolutely you can count on Don to provide excellent advice. My Firman generator normally starts on first pull but not today when I really needed it but I pulled and pulled and nothing, no spark whatsoever. I head to YouTube and watch Don’s advice on the low oil sensor being a major factor in a no spark condition. I get down on my knees to check the oil level and notice the oil plug is wet and sure enough it was not snugged down tight and obviously leaked too much oil which I never spotted the leak as it was covered. Topped up the oil and it started first pull. Thank you Donny from one of your long time viewers and supporters at Lake Talon, Ontario.
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Really helpful video. Thanks. I couldn't get my generator started. I simply hadn't put enough oil in it but it's really useful to know about the sensor. Now working perfectly. Thanks a lot.
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Incredible tip! I never knew that it could be that easy to fix. Thankfully, I always check the oil before I start any of my machines.
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Nice tip. Love your channel. You’ve saved me tons of time and money in the past few months. I live in NY and get a decent amount of snow. Your snowblower tips were a life saver. Thanks again keep up the good work.
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Older generators typically have a mechanical switch inside the crank case instead of an external module. The switch gets stuck during storage, preventing starting. These will usually free up from vibration if you can just get it started, so - same thing, disconnect that wire, start it up, reconnect the wire.
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Wow, my generator sat for 5 years, I bought it brand new ( my first) and for the life of me I could not get it started. This video helped me figure it did not have enough oil so I added of course and low and behold it started after one crank, thank you very much.
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I saw this video a few months ago. Today my generator did not start. Went back to my computer, search this and unplugged the sensor. Magic! I could start it. I will now replace it. Should be easy, but thanks again for your usefull information. You are a great teacher. Greetings from Argentina :-)
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Wow! I’m stunned at the sensor! My Generac 5500 wouldn’t spark!, nobody even mentioned that. I love your accent, subtle yet interesting lilt!😎
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Great Tips and Thank you so much....Don 👍😅❤
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Great tip. Thank you for sharing. 🇨🇦❤️
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I love how the decal on the front even shows an oil can on it. You always have great tips. Keep it up. Mabe you won't show this old dog new tricks but these new kids need someone to help them. lol.
