You are super amazing with advice and down to the point without any BS! We had a power failure and thanks to your advice my generator finally started! Thank you and God Bless!
Look i just learn the hard way... ,the scrws will come lose,,, make sure u tighten them every time u use the generator! !!! Really make sure u do your tightly
This is great to hear Fran. If this guy doesn't have what you are looking for i also like Taryl fixes all. He has skits in his videos but about 5 mins in he walks you right thru what to do to fix something.
My wife and I took this exact advice. After watching this video we were able to start a small generator that hasn’t been run in over a year. We can’t thank you enough!!
WOW- I have a Harbor Freight generator that hadn't been started in more than a year, and after I gave up pulling on the starter I Googled "gas generator won't start". Watched your video, did exactly as you showed with the carb cleaner and BINGO, started right up. Can't thank you enough for saving me $$$ repair, AND the aggravation of loading a monster-heavy generator for transport to the shop,
I am a female and I have been trying to get my generator started for months with no success. The maker of my generator does not have troubleshooting videos like thIs. . I was ready to take it to a shop. I followed your instructions and it started up like a charm. You saved me some money for sure. Thank you, thank you!!
Excellent advice. Bought a generator 15 years ago, never used. Followed your instructions regarding the spray. Generator started on second attempt. Now running smoothly. It will be very useful as a backup during the expected power outages due to the expected fuel crisis in the UK this winter. Many thanks.
Ten years after this video I used it to get my Honda 5KW running after I let it sit over the spring/summer of 2023. Worked like a charm! I usually run the generator every two/three months under a 10-15% load but had overlooked it this year. Again, starting fluid spray worked like a Champ. Thanks again!
We got hit by Hurricane Helene pretty bad and this video helped me get a generator running that's been sitting for 8 years. You gave me hope and I thank God you made this excellent video!!!!
This is the best video on the subject I've ever seen. So many people advise to take off and clean entire carb. All I needed was to dump a can of premium fuel in the tank, a little spray in through the choke and she started!
Just saved my life. Today is January 8, 2017 and a big blizzard is on the way. I could not start my Generac generator but after the above video and a few tries it started and everyone is happy. Thank you!
Man this worked great I didnt have that little straw so I just sprayed it in there lol .Dude that worked great I did that then pulled that bolt under carb and dumped old gas ⛽️ and it started right up .I have a BlackMax saved us past couple of days no power .Im gonna try this on my pressure washer I cant get to start too. Thanks
You saved me $200! I had made up my mind if my generator wouldn't start by the end of the weekend I would pay somebody no more than $200 to fix it or else get a new generator. I watched your video and strayed starter fluid into the carburetor just like you showed and the generator started on the third try. Working back to normal now. Thanks, you're a genius!
GREAT ADVICE. My generator has sat idle for about 6 months and wouldn't start. After 15 minutes of frustration I watched this video, changed the spark plug, used some Canadian tire carb cleaner and quick start , followed the video start up instructions and it started on the first crank. Many, many thanks from a man who has very little patience with these things.
Man you saved me $65 just to diagnose the problem. Champion generator 4500 would not start, cleaned carb, viewed your value video adjustments, changed plug. But still would not start till I saw this video, sprayed carb cleaner started right off the first pull. Thank you so much sir.
Dony I used this trick on a 15 yr old Subaru generator that's brand new and never ran. It worked like a charm after I tried all kinds of other things. Preparing for hurricane dorian. Your the man! Thanks for sharing
Dude. You're my hero. I've neglected my generator for two years...so of course it was dead when I needed it. I've followed your instructions to the T. Sprayed carb and drained it. Gave a crank good pull....and... nothing. Then I've realized that I've used to much gunk cleaner....so I gave it a rest with air filter off. 20 minutes later....restarted in a first pull! You're my hero! ....and of course your newest subscriber....
Phenomenal tip. Was selling a generator and it wouldn’t start. Used carb cleaner as suggested and it started right up. Thanks for taking time to post your knowledge and experience.
Thank you, donyboy73! Four-year-old Yahama generator, used only once, wouldn't start to save my life. Fresh gas, new spark plug, and nothing. I sprayed the carb lightly as shown and it started with the first pull. I can't thank you enough.
This video has saved me at least $300 in repair costs. Twice these instructions have helped me get my generator started after it sat in the garage all summer. Much appreciated!
Just the advice i needed, had not used my generator in a few months and had been struggling to get it working. After draining out the fuel it started 1 shot. thank you
Thank you Dony! If it weren't for you I had no idea how I was going to get my generator started! Followed your directions and it fired right up. It's running right now. Can't thank you enough for your knowledge and skill.
Thank you soon much! I am 63 and have had my generator for four years..twice a year I start and let it run..I went out today to try to start and nearly pulled my back out pulling and pulling...I looked at your demo, opened the car orator box, etc and sprayed starting fluid I use for my tractor. and one minute later it was running..I cannot thank you enough!
You are a blessing!!! Major winter storm happening where we live right now! My husband went out to check our generator, he tried several times and it wouldn't start. I showed him your video. He quick ran out and grabbed the carburetor cleaner, followed your clear directions, and waa laa! One pull and it started!! He thinks he's an expert mechanic! And I wholeheartedly agree!! Thank you so much!!
I had a Briggs and Stratton motor on a generator I bought in 1999. It had been serviced in September 2015 but wasn't started since then and when I tried to start it about a week ago, it wouldn't kick-over and sounded really dead. I followed these instructions and within 5 minutes it started up just fine. THANK YOU !
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Using your tip, I bought Gumout carb and choke cleaner and spray into the carburetor, the generator started! Your tip helped my family stayed warm in power outage after NE winter storm.
My Champion 5000 watt generator has been sitting in the garage for 2 years. I started it once when I first bought it. Tried to start it the other day, no-go. I opened the choke & sprayed carb cleaner as you suggested. After the first spray, the engine vibrated after the first pull. Spraying the second time, the engine started right up. Thank you.
Thanks. I used Gumout carb cleaner sprayed into the carb like you showed. It started to life for a few seconds and then died each time. It showed me that it was definitely not getting any fuel. This led me to other videos on cleaning the carburetor, which I did and was successful. The thing now runs like a charm. Next step - diagnose and repair electric start. At least it's a breeze now to pull start. Thanks again!
Had not started this same generator for a year and it would not go. I was ready to give it away since I have not really used it in years, yet it looks brand new. Followed the instructions using Gumout Carb & Choke and it worked perfectly. Thanks.
you are very clear and concise. my friends find you very easy to follow. i told them "if you can do an oil change, this is a walk in the ballpark to try."
Emptying the bowl worked for me - I just started it 2 weeks ago; generator was acting dead just now and we've got a blizzard tomorrow. This generator was critical during recent power outage for 3 days - you saved me some grief - Thanks!
You just saved me from throwing out my shoulder trying to get mine started. There is an ice storm warning here in Detroit, and I needed to know I could get my generator started. The thing is practically brand new, and has a total of 3.5 hours on it. I have tried unsuccessfully two or three times in the last six months to get it started. I went and got a can of starting fluid and barely sprayed any in the choke and it started up on the first pull. Thank you, good sir, for this video. I am not handy, and would probably went and bought another generator today if it weren't for this video.
Thank you! You saved me today! With your hints from this video I was able to drain the carboratour (about 300-400ml liquid) and the generator started instantly! I was slaving on the cord for a hour before that without any success! Thanks a lot!
Thank you for this tip! Spent hours cleaning, starter pulling, draining, more starter pulling, checking oil, more starter pulling, etc and can’t get the darn thing to start. This trick did it! Thank you!
I put a little mixed fuel in an empty water bottle and poke a tiny hole in the cap. The little bit of extra lube doesn't hurt anything and I can use the same starting fluid in all my engines. Thanks for sharing these great tips!
Great advice! I found that draining the carb and using fresh petrol was all I needed to do to get the engine running. Saved me hours of fiddling about. Thankyou!
I followed your advice to the letter and the generator burst into life on the second pull! We need generators in the UK due to our insane energy policies. Thanks again and all the best from the UK.
I use a generator with that EXACT engine but mostly in the summer. Every fall, I run the tank dry. I always use 91 octane gas, and add Stabil for that last tank, but I did have a hard time starting it last spring. You bet I’m going to have a can of carb cleaner handy next time i go to crank it up! Thanks Dony!!!!
Thanks! Followed your instructions exactly and generator started immediately. Hadn't been started for over a year. Had old gas in it but fortunately also had Sta-Bil mixed with the old gas. In the past, used Starter Spray. But carb & choke cleaner worked perfectly. Especially appreciate the advice on how to open and close the choke while spraying. Never saw that elsewhere. My generator is a Chinese clone of the Honda (Dura-Max) and is dual fuel. Have to warm it up with a gasoline run first and then works well with Propane. Runs about 12 hours on a 20# tank of propane and is much quieter than when it runs on gasoline. My local area had no power for 5 days so starting a "dead" generator was very helpful.
Thank you so much! 😁 It worked perfectly! I had replaced spark plug, change oil, clean filter, and it didn't start. I was about to give up, and saw your video, got the carburetor cleaner and did what you said and voila, my generator started! Thanks again, I'm so relieved it's working again!😁
Thanks for that tip, it worked a treat. My generator had not been run for 2 years. I had changed the fuel and cleaned the plug but no luck. I saw your tip and only had brake cleaner. This worked perfectly. It fired on the second pull. Thanks again.
Thanks again Donyboy73, again, you helped me with my engine... between weedeater, snowblower, generator and lawnmower.... saves me a fortune for mechanic stuff, and I can do it myself...(with your amazing videos)
@@donyboy73 I sure am... have been for a few years now... Love your videos. Thank you again!!! Oh, where can I buy a petcock for my generator? Canadian Tire? Home Hardware? Or would a small engine place carry them?
Thank you so much I was about to take my EB 2500 back to the repair shop had it sitting for 2 Years. Wish I would have seen this video 4 years ago when I took it to the shop the first time. Again thank you
Thanks very much for posting this. You saved our Thanksgiving dinner. Power went out at 4am, just as my wife was putting the turkey in the oven. I got the generator out but low and behold it wouldn't start. Murphy's Law...It starts when I run it just to run it but not when I need it. Anyway, while I was outside struggling to get it started my wife found your video and called me in to watch it. Your advice worked perfectly. A little shot of the "Go Juice" and the generator fired right up. It did stall, as you said it might, but another shot of the juice and it's running like a champ. The oven is on and dinner is saved. Thanks again.
Thanks Donyboy, I had a power outage yesterday and tried for hours to start my champion and it wouldn't even think about starting, I syphoned out most of the old gas and filled it with new and it still wouldn't budge. By then the power was back on and I kicked back and relaxed and that's when I thought to look you up, so I went to get some starter fluid and today I'm smiling! 😆 Thanks Don
Thanks for the video! GREAT videography, showing exactly that things will look like and how they work. I went home last night after watching your video, and got my generator up and running within 10 minutes. Thanks again! :)
Thank you so much for this video. I am a single parent who lives in bushkill, we are expected to get a lot of snow and I had no idea how to turn my generator on. When I tried it wouldn’t start, the spray worked and my kids and I should be fine if we lose power.
I know this video is old but THANK YOU SO MUCH! Couldn't get it working today and we are in for some terrible weather tonight so needed to make sure it was working and when I couldn't get it started, my heart sank. This was the first video that came up and I was able to follow it easily and found the exact product you have. Got it going and then died and then repeated the steps and off she went with no choke. Thank you again from snowy Quebec.
Thanks to your video, I figured out what the issue was with my generator. It turned out my carburetor was flooded. It turns out your generator was exactly built the same exact way as mine. So figuring out where everything is was a snap. Thanks again and keep these videos coming.
You rock!!!!! Did the first part of video. Generator would start but shut off immediately. Did the drain the carberator trick. Started right up. Thank you so much.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I take care of my elderly mother and if we lose power, that's a problem. Lost our power because of high winds. I was lazy with my generator maintenance and it wouldn't start. Your very detailed instructions did the trick.
This is perfect advise. Was getting ready for winter storm Orlena. Have a China made 12k generator. Kept pulling but wouldn't start. Worked instantly when sprayed the carb cleaner as you described. Thank you
Unbelievable! Your advice got my generator started in a snap. Then I used the same advice to fire up my snow blower that I gave up on last winter. Only difference was I removed the spark plug sprayed to starter fluid in there. A two-fer! Thanks!
You are simply the best! Hurricane Ian is about to hit us and my generator was not starting up and this tip did it. Thank God for folks like you! You sir will be in my prayers 🙏🙏🙏
Fired up my generator before the impending snow storm and no dice! After starting to take things apart, I found this video and it started on the first pull. THANK YOU!!!
HI, we really appreciate this, getting ready for the blizzard and our generator would not start, we followed your advice and now we are ready. Thank you
Thanks for the tips; I had changed my spark plug and was pulling with no success last year - so it sat, added Stabil to it - but it didn't help, I think I pulled my shoulder muscle. Although mine wasn't a Chinese version or Honda, the Brigs and Straton was similar in setup, filter and choke and fuel shutoff. Didn't see the carb bowl (drain) yet, but once I did the quick start it ran for about 10min, I'll play with it again tomorrow once it's light out again and not during neighbor sleep hours too early in the morning. But it started up on the first pull -nice tip.
Thanks for this, Brilliant I spent ages cleaning plugs checking wiring, and still generator would not start, I tried this and bang first time. So thanks saved me a fortune in garage fees. Keep up the good work Andy U.K.
Andy I live in the Philippines and i can't get starting fluid anywhere. Do you reckon WD40 will do the job? Got a new genny and I don't want to bugger it up. The electric start is fine, but I want my elderly in laws to be able to start it manually, just in case. They get mega power cuts here, for days at a time, so a stanby gen is essential.
Hey Dony, thanx again! Mine was actually a jammed needle in the seat. blew into fuel filter and heard this horrible gurgling sound and it cleared. I still jammed the carb cleaner up the main jet/aspirator just to make sure and boom, she's happily humming away again. Rule, start her up a couple times a year. I also added fuel stabiliser as well because it also has cleaning properties in it. Cheers! Mick L.E I've got one of those GenPower 3 or 3.5KWunits with the plastik casing around it, which would have been a pain to dissassemble to gain full access to the carb to service it.
I was testing my generator before the super blizzard of 2016 and it wouldn't start! Thanks to your video I was able to get it started and now I am ready for any power outages! Thank you!!!
Very helpful reminder to start with the easiest and simplest solution first. I had a generator that should have been stored properly but wasn’t. It worked the first time!
I made the mistake of leaving gas in my new Champion generator for > a year and this video was exactly what I needed. I drained the gas out of the bottom of the carburetor put in new gas and it worked great. Won't make that mistake again! Thanks for the excellent video.
Watched your video. Craftsman Generator with a 10 HP Briggs & Stratton. Sprayed the starter fluid into the carb, closed the choke and it started on the first pull.
Your video is the easiest way to start a generator that doesn't start. Thank you sooooo much for sharing your knowledge that saved me a lot of work and time.
Just a quick thank you. Watched a couple of your generator vids as i have a second hand genny that would not start. Went back out after watching and a few minutes later, running as sweet as a nut. thanks again John
worked like a charm....thanks! I verified the spark then used the starter fluid and bam! I like the added tip below to shut off the gas line. My B&S generator seemed to run for at least a minute or two on the gas that was in the line.
Thank you so much for the great tips. I spent the whole day trying to start my generator, and thankfully I came across your video. One quick trip to Walmart to get the carb cleaner and the generator is running like new.
thank you so much! you saved us from a possible flood in our downstairs! My husband had done the first steps to no avail. Draining the fuel is what made it go. THANK-YOU!
Dony, just wanted to drop you note of thanks. One 4 minute video, one $3.50 can of carb starter, bada bing - generator started on the first pull. Thanks for sharing your experience
Starting Fluid is a must if you have a Generator. Starting fluid is the LOVE OF MY LIFE. I even spray it directly into the side of the Air Intake directly with the sponge
Omg you may have just saved my marriage! Thank you! We are I. The middle of an ice storm with no power! My husband couldnt get it to start. Found this video and it worked!
I have been working on neighbours 3500 predator invertor for two days to no avail .new gas new plug clean float bowl clean carb the plug is dry as a bone.yes fuel ison. am ready to invite neighbor to move in HELP!!!!!
You are super amazing with advice and down to the point without any BS! We had a power failure and thanks to your advice my generator finally started! Thank you and God Bless!
Look i just learn the hard way... ,the scrws will come lose,,, make sure u tighten them every time u use the generator! !!! Really make sure u do your tightly
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I am a 75 year old widow, learning from you so I can be self sufficient. You saved my behind more than once. Thanks
you're welcome Fran
This is great to hear Fran. If this guy doesn't have what you are looking for i also like Taryl fixes all. He has skits in his videos but about 5 mins in he walks you right thru what to do to fix something.
@@donyboy73 this is why I hate petrol genset. I'd rather stay with diesel generators because diesel doesn't deteriorate as fast as petrol
Power went out during an ice storm today and my generator wouldn’t start. Tried your carb cleaner tip and got it running! Thank you.
Same exact thing happened to me down here in Houston! This man is a life saver!
My wife and I took this exact advice. After watching this video we were able to start a small generator that hasn’t been run in over a year. We can’t thank you enough!!
WOW- I have a Harbor Freight generator that hadn't been started in more than a year, and after I gave up pulling on the starter I Googled "gas generator won't start". Watched your video, did exactly as you showed with the carb cleaner and BINGO, started right up. Can't thank you enough for saving me $$$ repair, AND the aggravation of loading a monster-heavy generator for transport to the shop,
I am a female and I have been trying to get my generator started for months with no success. The maker of my generator does not have troubleshooting videos like thIs. . I was ready to take it to a shop. I followed your instructions and it started up like a charm. You saved me some money for sure. Thank you, thank you!!
Excellent advice. Bought a generator 15 years ago, never used. Followed your instructions regarding the spray. Generator started on second attempt. Now running smoothly. It will be very useful as a backup during the expected power outages due to the expected fuel crisis in the UK this winter. Many thanks.
Ten years after this video I used it to get my Honda 5KW running after I let it sit over the spring/summer of 2023. Worked like a charm! I usually run the generator every two/three months under a 10-15% load but had overlooked it this year. Again, starting fluid spray worked like a Champ. Thanks again!
This got a generator that was In storage for 7 years to start and kept me warm in Houston. Huge thank you don.
We got hit by Hurricane Helene pretty bad and this video helped me get a generator running that's been sitting for 8 years. You gave me hope and I thank God you made this excellent video!!!!
This is the best video on the subject I've ever seen. So many people advise to take off and clean entire carb. All I needed was to dump a can of premium fuel in the tank, a little spray in through the choke and she started!
Just saved my life. Today is January 8, 2017 and a big blizzard is on the way. I could not start my Generac generator but after the above video and a few tries it started and everyone is happy. Thank you!
Man this worked great I didnt have that little straw so I just sprayed it in there lol .Dude that worked great I did that then pulled that bolt under carb and dumped old gas ⛽️ and it started right up .I have a BlackMax saved us past couple of days no power .Im gonna try this on my pressure washer I cant get to start too. Thanks
You saved me $200! I had made up my mind if my generator wouldn't start by the end of the weekend I would pay somebody no more than $200 to fix it or else get a new generator. I watched your video and strayed starter fluid into the carburetor just like you showed and the generator started on the third try. Working back to normal now. Thanks, you're a genius!
GREAT ADVICE. My generator has sat idle for about 6 months and wouldn't start. After 15 minutes of frustration I watched this video, changed the spark plug, used some Canadian tire carb cleaner and quick start , followed the video start up instructions and it started on the first crank. Many, many thanks from a man who has very little patience with these things.
Man you saved me $65 just to diagnose the problem. Champion generator 4500 would not start, cleaned carb, viewed your value video adjustments, changed plug. But still would not start till I saw this video, sprayed carb cleaner started right off the first pull. Thank you so much sir.
Dony I used this trick on a 15 yr old Subaru generator that's brand new and never ran. It worked like a charm after I tried all kinds of other things. Preparing for hurricane dorian. Your the man! Thanks for sharing
Dude. You're my hero. I've neglected my generator for two years...so of course it was dead when I needed it.
I've followed your instructions to the T. Sprayed carb and drained it. Gave a crank good pull....and... nothing.
Then I've realized that I've used to much gunk cleaner....so I gave it a rest with air filter off. 20 minutes later....restarted in a first pull!
You're my hero!
....and of course your newest subscriber....
Phenomenal tip. Was selling a generator and it wouldn’t start. Used carb cleaner as suggested and it started right up. Thanks for taking time to post your knowledge and experience.
Thank you, donyboy73! Four-year-old Yahama generator, used only once, wouldn't start to save my life. Fresh gas, new spark plug, and nothing. I sprayed the carb lightly as shown and it started with the first pull. I can't thank you enough.
This video has saved me at least $300 in repair costs. Twice these instructions have helped me get my generator started after it sat in the garage all summer. Much appreciated!
Just the advice i needed, had not used my generator in a few months and had been struggling to get it working. After draining out the fuel it started 1 shot. thank you
Thank you Dony! If it weren't for you I had no idea how I was going to get my generator started! Followed your directions and it fired right up. It's running right now. Can't thank you enough for your knowledge and skill.
Thank you soon much! I am 63 and have had my generator for four years..twice a year I start and let it run..I went out today to try to start and nearly pulled my back out pulling and pulling...I looked at your demo, opened the car orator box, etc and sprayed starting fluid I use for my tractor. and one minute later it was running..I cannot thank you enough!
+Eva M you're welcome
You are a blessing!!! Major winter storm happening where we live right now! My husband went out to check our generator, he tried several times and it wouldn't start. I showed him your video. He quick ran out and grabbed the carburetor cleaner, followed your clear directions, and waa laa! One pull and it started!! He thinks he's an expert mechanic! And I wholeheartedly agree!! Thank you so much!!
+C Oma lol thanks
I had a Briggs and Stratton motor on a generator I bought in 1999. It had been serviced in September 2015 but wasn't started since then and when I tried to start it about a week ago, it wouldn't kick-over and sounded really dead. I followed these instructions and within 5 minutes it started up just fine. THANK YOU !
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Using your tip, I bought Gumout carb and choke cleaner and spray into the carburetor, the generator started! Your tip helped my family stayed warm in power outage after NE winter storm.
My Champion 5000 watt generator has been sitting in the garage for 2 years. I started it once when I first bought it. Tried to start it the other day, no-go. I opened the choke & sprayed carb cleaner as you suggested. After the first spray, the engine vibrated after the first pull. Spraying the second time, the engine started right up. Thank you.
Thanks. I used Gumout carb cleaner sprayed into the carb like you showed. It started to life for a few seconds and then died each time. It showed me that it was definitely not getting any fuel. This led me to other videos on cleaning the carburetor, which I did and was successful. The thing now runs like a charm. Next step - diagnose and repair electric start. At least it's a breeze now to pull start. Thanks again!
Had not started this same generator for a year and it would not go. I was ready to give it away since I have not really used it in years, yet it looks brand new. Followed the instructions using Gumout Carb & Choke and it worked perfectly. Thanks.
you are very clear and concise. my friends find you very easy to follow. i told them "if you can do an oil change, this is a walk in the ballpark to try."
Emptying the bowl worked for me - I just started it 2 weeks ago; generator was acting dead just now and we've got a blizzard tomorrow. This generator was critical during recent power outage for 3 days - you saved me some grief - Thanks!
You just saved me from throwing out my shoulder trying to get mine started. There is an ice storm warning here in Detroit, and I needed to know I could get my generator started. The thing is practically brand new, and has a total of 3.5 hours on it. I have tried unsuccessfully two or three times in the last six months to get it started. I went and got a can of starting fluid and barely sprayed any in the choke and it started up on the first pull. Thank you, good sir, for this video. I am not handy, and would probably went and bought another generator today if it weren't for this video.
Thank you! You saved me today! With your hints from this video I was able to drain the carboratour (about 300-400ml liquid) and the generator started instantly!
I was slaving on the cord for a hour before that without any success!
Thanks a lot!
Thank you for this tip! Spent hours cleaning, starter pulling, draining, more starter pulling, checking oil, more starter pulling, etc and can’t get the darn thing to start. This trick did it! Thank you!
Excellent!
I put a little mixed fuel in an empty water bottle and poke a tiny hole in the cap. The little bit of extra lube doesn't hurt anything and I can use the same starting fluid in all my engines. Thanks for sharing these great tips!
Great advice! I found that draining the carb and using fresh petrol was all I needed to do to get the engine running. Saved me hours of fiddling about. Thankyou!
Great video, thanks for posting. Good clear instructions and advice. All the best from the UK.
I followed your advice to the letter and the generator burst into life on the second pull! We need generators in the UK due to our insane energy policies. Thanks again and all the best from the UK.
I use a generator with that EXACT engine but mostly in the summer. Every fall, I run the tank dry. I always use 91 octane gas, and add Stabil for that last tank, but I did have a hard time starting it last spring. You bet I’m going to have a can of carb cleaner handy next time i go to crank it up!
Thanks Dony!!!!
I moved away from using Stabil and now only use K100 after watching some of Dony's product demos. Check them out. Pretty impressive stuff!
Thanks! Followed your instructions exactly and generator started immediately. Hadn't been started for over a year. Had old gas in it but fortunately also had Sta-Bil mixed with the old gas. In the past, used Starter Spray. But carb & choke cleaner worked perfectly. Especially appreciate the advice on how to open and close the choke while spraying. Never saw that elsewhere. My generator is a Chinese clone of the Honda (Dura-Max) and is dual fuel. Have to warm it up with a gasoline run first and then works well with Propane. Runs about 12 hours on a 20# tank of propane and is much quieter than when it runs on gasoline.
My local area had no power for 5 days so starting a "dead" generator was very helpful.
This worked on a generator that sat for years! Before that, it was dead and no amount of pulls would help. Thank you!
Thank you so much! 😁 It worked perfectly! I had replaced spark plug, change oil, clean filter, and it didn't start. I was about to give up, and saw your video, got the carburetor cleaner and did what you said and voila, my generator started! Thanks again, I'm so relieved it's working again!😁
Thanks for that tip, it worked a treat. My generator had not been run for 2 years. I had changed the fuel and cleaned the plug but no luck. I saw your tip and only had brake cleaner. This worked perfectly. It fired on the second pull. Thanks again.
Just got my generator started... expecting 18" of snow tomorrow... Great advice. Thank you!
Thanks again Donyboy73, again, you helped me with my engine... between weedeater, snowblower, generator and lawnmower.... saves me a fortune for mechanic stuff, and I can do it myself...(with your amazing videos)
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@@donyboy73 I sure am... have been for a few years now... Love your videos. Thank you again!!! Oh, where can I buy a petcock for my generator? Canadian Tire? Home Hardware? Or would a small engine place carry them?
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Thanks Doc, got me a can of 'Start ya Barstard' and it worked first pull. Legend!!!!!!!
+Carl James lol, I gotta find a can of that for a video review lol
+Carl James I laughed reading this - I literally said the exact same thing!
Best post of all!
LOL! I pee'd a little!
I Want a can of that as well, love the name as we have all said that from time to time!
Thank you so much I was about to take my EB 2500 back to the repair shop had it sitting for 2 Years. Wish I would have seen this video 4 years ago when I took it to the shop the first time. Again thank you
Thanks very much for posting this. You saved our Thanksgiving dinner. Power went out at 4am, just as my wife was putting the turkey in the oven. I got the generator out but low and behold it wouldn't start. Murphy's Law...It starts when I run it just to run it but not when I need it. Anyway, while I was outside struggling to get it started my wife found your video and called me in to watch it. Your advice worked perfectly. A little shot of the "Go Juice" and the generator fired right up. It did stall, as you said it might, but another shot of the juice and it's running like a champ. The oven is on and dinner is saved. Thanks again.
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Hey!! This worked like a dream! Thanks for the advice. I sprayed starter fluid into the carburetor of my generator and it started right up. THANKS!
Thanks Donyboy, I had a power outage yesterday and tried for hours to start my champion and it wouldn't even think about starting, I syphoned out most of the old gas and filled it with new and it still wouldn't budge. By then the power was back on and I kicked back and relaxed and that's when I thought to look you up, so I went to get some starter fluid and today I'm smiling! 😆 Thanks Don
Thanks for the video! GREAT videography, showing exactly that things will look like and how they work. I went home last night after watching your video, and got my generator up and running within 10 minutes. Thanks again! :)
Thank you so much for this video. I am a single parent who lives in bushkill, we are expected to get a lot of snow and I had no idea how to turn my generator on. When I tried it wouldn’t start, the spray worked and my kids and I should be fine if we lose power.
I know this video is old but THANK YOU SO MUCH! Couldn't get it working today and we are in for some terrible weather tonight so needed to make sure it was working and when I couldn't get it started, my heart sank. This was the first video that came up and I was able to follow it easily and found the exact product you have. Got it going and then died and then repeated the steps and off she went with no choke.
Thank you again from snowy Quebec.
bonne soirée!
Thanks to your video, I figured out what the issue was with my generator. It turned out my carburetor was flooded. It turns out your generator was exactly built the same exact way as mine. So figuring out where everything is was a snap. Thanks again and keep these videos coming.
You rock!!!!! Did the first part of video. Generator would start but shut off immediately. Did the drain the carberator trick. Started right up. Thank you so much.
A family member gave me a generator and this really helped get it started. It's running now. Thanks for the video.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I take care of my elderly mother and if we lose power, that's a problem. Lost our power because of high winds. I was lazy with my generator maintenance and it wouldn't start. Your very detailed instructions did the trick.
Thanks. Was left an old Harbor Frieight generator that has not been started in years. Now she fires up every time. Ready for winter. Great video.
This is perfect advise. Was getting ready for winter storm Orlena. Have a China made 12k generator. Kept pulling but wouldn't start. Worked instantly when sprayed the carb cleaner as you described. Thank you
Unbelievable! Your advice got my generator started in a snap. Then I used the same advice to fire up my snow blower that I gave up on last winter. Only difference was I removed the spark plug sprayed to starter fluid in there. A two-fer! Thanks!
I haven't started that beast up in 2 years... Your solution worked like a charm... Many thanks!!! Prepping for a Nor'easter.
You are simply the best! Hurricane Ian is about to hit us and my generator was not starting up and this tip did it. Thank God for folks like you! You sir will be in my prayers 🙏🙏🙏
Fired up my generator before the impending snow storm and no dice! After starting to take things apart, I found this video and it started on the first pull. THANK YOU!!!
+Christopher Martin you're welcome, make sure you are subscribed
HI, we really appreciate this, getting ready for the blizzard and our generator would not start, we followed your advice and now we are ready. Thank you
Thanks. Draining the fuel as you had suggested did the trick instantly. No quick start needed
I was dealing with this problem for days and watching many videos about this issue, until I saw your video. Thank you for making it.
Thanks for the tips; I had changed my spark plug and was pulling with no success last year - so it sat, added Stabil to it - but it didn't help, I think I pulled my shoulder muscle. Although mine wasn't a Chinese version or Honda, the Brigs and Straton was similar in setup, filter and choke and fuel shutoff. Didn't see the carb bowl (drain) yet, but once I did the quick start it ran for about 10min, I'll play with it again tomorrow once it's light out again and not during neighbor sleep hours too early in the morning. But it started up on the first pull -nice tip.
Thanks for this, Brilliant I spent ages cleaning plugs checking wiring, and still generator would not start, I tried this and bang first time. So thanks saved me a fortune in garage fees.
Keep up the good work
Andy U.K.
Andy I live in the Philippines and i can't get starting fluid anywhere. Do you reckon WD40 will do the job? Got a new genny and I don't want to bugger it up. The electric start is fine, but I want my elderly in laws to be able to start it manually, just in case. They get mega power cuts here, for days at a time, so a stanby gen is essential.
This actually works! Guys carborator cleaner works! You are a life savour bro!
Your video helped me to get my generator started.I did one additional step.I cleaned the spark plug.Thanks.
Awesome!!! Followed his instructions and got us working in no time!! Thank you!!
You're welcome!
Hey Dony, thanx again!
Mine was actually a jammed needle in the seat. blew into fuel filter and heard this horrible gurgling sound and it cleared.
I still jammed the carb cleaner up the main jet/aspirator just to make sure and boom, she's happily humming away again.
Rule, start her up a couple times a year. I also added fuel stabiliser as well because it also has cleaning properties in it.
Cheers!
Mick
L.E I've got one of those GenPower 3 or 3.5KWunits with the plastik casing around it, which would have been a pain to dissassemble to gain full access to the carb to service it.
Thank you. I appreciate people who take time to help other people. God bless and stay safe.
I was testing my generator before the super blizzard of 2016 and it wouldn't start! Thanks to your video I was able to get it started and now I am ready for any power outages! Thank you!!!
+Weekstown Community Church you're welcome, make sure you are subscribed
I don't know a thing about engines. However thanks to your video, I got it started anyway. THANK YOU! 🙏
I followed your advice on my 10 year old Black Max and it worked perfectly! Thanks!!
Dude, worked 100% perfectly. While advice from others had me play mechanic, you came through!
Very helpful reminder to start with the easiest and simplest solution first. I had a generator that should have been stored properly but wasn’t. It worked the first time!
I made the mistake of leaving gas in my new Champion generator for > a year and this video was exactly what I needed. I drained the gas out of the bottom of the carburetor put in new gas and it worked great. Won't make that mistake again! Thanks for the excellent video.
After a year of my generac 3600 not starting this did the trick!!!! Thank you so much!!!
Just tried this on my Duro Max xp4400e. Works! Had to message repair guy that I didn't need his help. LOL Thanks for the tips.
Watched your video. Craftsman Generator with a 10 HP Briggs & Stratton. Sprayed the starter fluid into the carb, closed the choke and it started on the first pull.
Your video is the easiest way to start a generator that doesn't start. Thank you sooooo much for sharing your knowledge that saved me a lot of work and time.
Glad it was helpful!
Just a quick thank you. Watched a couple of your generator vids as i have a second hand genny that would not start. Went back out after watching and a few minutes later, running as sweet as a nut.
thanks again
John
worked like a charm....thanks! I verified the spark then used the starter fluid and bam! I like the added tip below to shut off the gas line. My B&S generator seemed to run for at least a minute or two on the gas that was in the line.
Thank you so much for the great tips. I spent the whole day trying to start my generator, and thankfully I came across your video. One quick trip to Walmart to get the carb cleaner and the generator is running like new.
+Hanna M that's great! make sure you are subscribed
thank you so much! you saved us from a possible flood in our downstairs!
My husband had done the first steps to no avail. Draining the fuel is what made it go. THANK-YOU!
Fantastic!
Dony, just wanted to drop you note of thanks. One 4 minute video, one $3.50 can of carb starter, bada bing - generator started on the first pull. Thanks for sharing your experience
This really works!!! Thank you donyboy! My Pacifica generator will go for another season!!!! You ROCK!!!!
Starting Fluid is a must if you have a Generator.
Starting fluid is the LOVE OF MY LIFE.
I even spray it directly into the side of the Air Intake directly with the sponge
I’ve used that technique to start my generator in the past. Thanks for posting!
Worked first pull! You're truly a Godsend. Extended power outage on the Gulf Coast thanks to Zeta.
Ok just wanted to say thank you! Our power went out today I wasn’t able to get our generator running until I saw your video! You saved our asses! 💪
Omg you may have just saved my marriage! Thank you! We are I. The middle of an ice storm with no power! My husband couldnt get it to start. Found this video and it worked!
Thank you! Just bought a cabin with an old generator. It started right up with your advice.
This saved us a night of sleeping in heat and of course wasting money , your a life saver!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!! Hurricane Dorian bearing down on us and I thought I was screwed. Worked perfectly.
Same here, thank you
I have been working on neighbours 3500 predator invertor for two days to no avail .new gas new plug clean float bowl clean carb the plug is dry as a bone.yes fuel ison. am ready to invite neighbor to move in HELP!!!!!
Your advice just got our generator running in single digit temps. Thanks so much!
Your instructions and troubleshooting worked perfectly. Thank you
We loved it! We did exactly what he said when he said it and it started right up. Hurricane season is upon us and this is a great relief!!!