Predator 3500 Generator - surging problem fixed!
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Published 2021-02-10
If people are interested maybe I can get the "Honda Master Mechanic Will" to do a walk through.
All Comments (21)
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I waited too long to test my generator, when I finally did it was past the return period. It was surging right out of the box...I thought I was out $850. Saw this video, drained the carb, adjusted the screw, poked out the jet. My genny is currently purring like a kitten, thank you!!!
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My predator with 746 hours lives on thanks to your video! I also evacuated old gas and drained carburetor bowl and now it's running like new!
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Thanks for the video. Quick easy fix. I used a single strand of twisted copper wire and carb cleaner. Worked like a charm. Will put this on my maintenance list. You da man, thanks.
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That worked beautifully - I thank you for putting this video out there for the rest of us to benefit from your expertise.
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I have this same generator and had the same trouble with it surging. This worked like a charm. I was afraid I would have to spend a $100 or more to have it fixed. Thanks.
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Thank you so much! The storms in California have been repeatedly knocked out my power in the last few weeks. My Predator sputtered and died last night, I thought it was a goner. This worked beautifully and as you had displayed it wasn't complicated. However, I would have had to bring it in for repair without your video. THANKS!
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Thanks it fixed my problem with the generator did exactly what you did and it’s much better now after almost 2 years of storage
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This worked for me on my 8750 Predator generator. Thank you so much. I used a needle, carb cleaner and a compressor to clean out the blockage.
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Been running 3 months almost non stop. Loping then died. Makes sense. Appreciate it
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Thanks for this tip. I have been working on my predator and was not sure how to get that adjusted. Will be doing that for sure. Great video!
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Thank you for the info!! I actually bought a tachometer on Amazon and calibrated it that way. Manual states 2600-3600 rpm. I let it warm up, put it eco mode, tuned it down to 2600 rpm, it took only a minute to tune. No more rough idle after cleaning that piece.
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Great video...very informative...& thank you for leaving the " error" in the video it helps us know what to expect.
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Thanks for the great video. I have changed the jet size, and had it running like a top, until today. Was running real rough and only when on full choke. Your vid reminded me of the tiny jet. Removed, cleaned it, and now it purrs like a kitten again.
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Great job. My generator is doing the exact same thing. I need to adjust this also. Thanks!
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thank you so much ...you saved me ...i have this generator 4 years and work great until now . i did change oil probbably more often than recomended . once i have issue in the past was clogged exhaust ..it build up carbon so badly that there was barelly any flow and ofcourse didn't work right . i just removed the screan and after that was like day and night in performance .
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Perfect explanation. Works like a champ. Go elk dudes! All good, thanks.
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Mine is brand new and surging at idle, was going to take it back but I will try your method first, thanks great video.
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Great job keep up the good work and please stay safe so you can keep us safe
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Very clear and concise. Thank you!
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THanks for the Video, it was good. I am going to try that. I have my Predator for about 2 years now and from day one it was surging at idle & unless a lot of load is applied it just surges or hunts. I have tried vent the entire box, replaced the spark plug, replace the oil, replace with fresh if it sits too long and still doesn't run smooth. So I will try your fix & see what happens, thank you again.
