Generator Won't Start? - Check This First! - Video
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- Generator Won't Start? - Check This First! - Video
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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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!
Brilliant short term fix Don - Eric.
hey Eric, let's do a video chat for your channel soon!
@@donyboy73 hey bro. I have the same 4000/2800 champion
Where are the fuses. It worked other day but then power went out and for some reason, no power from outlets.
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.
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.
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.
Direct, to the point, valuable information. Well done. Much appreciated!
Thanks Paul, have a great weekend!
@@donyboy73 You Always give us Great Tips and thank you and God bless 👍👍
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 UA-cam 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.
greetings from Muskoka!
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!
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.
This is very good advice and presented in a very clear way where clarity is easily understood, or should be. I always wondered how the low oil sensor is wired in a machine that is equipped with one. It seems to be wired it series with grounding the spark output and therefore, disconnecting it, takes it out of the circuit. I wonder what a continuity check would show on the sensor.
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.
atta boy !! old school methods, are DUMMY PROOF.......peace and safety to you
Hey I'm in sw Florida after hurricane Ian and this video just helped me out so much. The generator wasn't starting after working fine 8 days in a row, I checked the dip stick and it seemed fine but after watching this I figured I might as well top the oil off before taking off the sensor. I put fresh oil in and it started right up.
Thanks so much for your useful and easy to follow video.
Right on Don! GREAT information...
how's it going steve?
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.
Great tip! I’ve seen the actual float inside the engine go bad as well due to lack of maintenance and it gets sludged up and sticks during storage, Especially on Tecumseh and Briggs engines
hi Jeremy, have a good weekend buddy!
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Great tip. Thank you for sharing. 🇨🇦❤️
Thanks for watching!
Very insightful. This was very useful and saved me much time and headaches. I have a similar 'ALDI Workzone' branded generator. I thought I'd serviced it fully EG, spark plug, air filter , new fuel. It wouldn't run more than 15 seconds. After watching your video, I checked and filled the sump with oil. Runs Now ! thank you.
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 :-)
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 ❤
Saved me time any money.. removed sensor wire.. started right up.. now to replace sensor.. thank you
hey don.
This video is awesome. the production, length, camera work and all that. it seems to me that it's a notch above the others (which I enjoy greatly). well done
merci!
Thanks, great video, easy to follow and spot on for the fix.
That's a great tip Don! I'm sure this video will come in handy for alot of people this summer! Joey from Ottawa
hi from ontario as well!
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.
Excellent tip Don, and you are right. Those low oil shutdown sensors, while great idea and all, sometimes they go out, and leave people scratching their heads for awhile lol. I have a modern Westinghouse 7500-9500 generator, and its even got fancy features like electric start, auto choke, remote start, and emissions control module, as well as the low oil shutdown sensor. lol
Same here. Westinghouse WH7500E with electric start. Mine will start with the pull cord, but the electric start is dead to the world for some reason. Worked fine and then one day nothing. I can short the starter posts and it turns over as well. I assume this sensor is a likely culprit, but disconnect isn't solving my problem.
You Da Man!!! 👍👍
I appreciate you for posting this video!! I would turn my generator on every 2-3 months as recommended but for some reason when I actually needed it it wouldn’t start. 🤦🏻♂️ Well you video led me right to the issue!The oil sensor was out on my 2 year old generator. Was able to use it because of disconnecting the oil sensor. Thank you 🙏. I appreciate it!
Thanks Don. Love your videos. You've helped many of us out with your vast knowledge.
Glad to hear it!
I just picked one of these up for free and I think this will help, thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much. Amazing explanation and fantastic helpful hints.
great tip ,Thank you Don!
Thank you for sharing, the video encouraged me to continue troubleshooting. Success, the problem with ours ended up being a dead battery. All is well, now!!Thank goodness, just in time for the cold days ahead. 🙏👍
Great tips in this video Donyboy!!
Great video Dony!!!!!!! Quick question how often do you recommend checking the oil(hours of use until checking oil)?
If in that storm situation and you have just filled the oil properly as well.
Thanks for posting. Great content.
Thank you so much, no muss, no fuss. Appreciated!
Thank you for taking the time to share
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!😎
I'm ready for Ian! Thank You!!
I love watching your videos, you are a wealth of information!
thanks
Thanks for the great info. I’ve got a brand new one that won’t start. Didn’t try to start it til warranty was expired. Thanks.
Thank you. Interesting. I’ve got two generators(I’m off grid). They’ve both gone down at once. I’ll run through your suggestions. Merci 😉
Great Tips and Thank you so much....Don 👍😅❤
Great tip Mr. Don. Thank you!!
Thank you very much for the tip! After the oil, It'll be the first thing I'll check if the generator quits for no apparent reason. Quick Question if i may: Does a good sensor have continuity or no continuity? I'm guessing a good sensor should have continuity.
Thanks again for all your videos - they're always helpful.
Great Advice!!!
Thanks a lot for this video. I just tried it and it worked. 🙏❤️
Thank you. A very good video. Great advice.
I have learned so much from you. Thank you very much for all the information that you share. Great video and great tip. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
Very good advise donny I thank you much Merry Christmas to you and family from michigan
Thanks great tip on low level oil sensor
Great video tips Don, thank you🎉
Donny, that's an awesome tip!
Thank you for the info . Great help !!
Thanks your video's are always very helpful
Awesome tip that could prove very handy in a pinch!
Thank you for the direct knowledge I needed this you're a life saver
Great video and great tip!! Thank you Dony!!!👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video as usual! Any way to test, continuity check that sensor. Is the sensor normally open or closed?
Thanks, i bought a new one, he runs one minute and stops, many tries, but there was not enough oil, thank you very much 👍🏼😊
Excellent information 👌
Don, you always do a great job in your videos. We are also looking forward to the next Don and Dave video.
coming tomorrow!
That's a great tip Don♥
Thanks! Excellent!
Thank you so much for this video and all the others you have posted.
You're very welcome!
That did it!!! Thanks so much.
I own that exact generator, I am always amazed when it starts because its my most neglected piece of equipment. There have been times where I have not started it in months, and mid winter in minus forty degree C it lights right up. I do use only non ethanol gas and change the oil when it gets dark, but that is all I have done to it.
Another great tip Donny 👌👍
Brilliant...subbed
Thank you so much!
Thankyou brilliant very easy to follow hope you make more videos
Very very very good video, thank you!!!
Thank you.
I will try that.
Thank you so much sir
Great and helpful video, thank you for all your work. The only thing I would be concerned after unplugging the oil sensor is the wire itself accidentally touching the engine block due to vibrations thus shutting the engine randomly. Perhaps tip would be to wrap it in electrical tape. Just thoughts, I'm a beginner at this.
good idea! the wire from then engine block can touch the engine and not short it out
Sincere thanks!!!!!!
Thank you!
excellent info, thanks Don.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks again for a great and informative video, Don! I learned something totally new to me. I wasn't aware of the location of that low-fuel sensor, or that it could often be the culprit when something won't start. Thanks for taking the time for all of us and sharing your invaluable expertise and knowledge! you're the best!
You bet!
low oil not low fuel...
Great info donyboy! Do you know if there is a general ohm value to be able to check ahead time when doing pm.
just google it, i'm not sure off hand
Thank you for sharing. I’ll keep that one in my memory bank. Cheers
This worked, thanks
I have a generator that has a lite on that flashes if it's low on oil. While cranking it will flash letting you know why it won't start. Thanks great tip. 👍
Great tip Donny
Something new.Thank you for teaching
My pleasure 😊
Thanks for this great video. How about checking the sensor with a ohm meter? Would a functional sensor show continuity? Or is their a ohm value it should not exceed? Thanks
Great video.
Thank you.
My generator shut off after running for 30 seconds and wouldn't start again. I disconnected the oil sensor and still nothing. I found out that the needle valve was leaking and fuel diluted my oil to the point the sensor shut it down. I had to install a shutoff valve on the tank. Thanks for the great videos.
Thank you
July 7, 2022/ Thank you for the tip. Vitle information and Very helpful out in the Country far-away from any shop...
This worked, thank you
Danny boy you are the best! Now the low Oil sensor begs the question, What did we do before we had them??? Everybody knows the answer here. Simply check your oil level bubble regularly!!!!! 😊
Thanks so much. I got a Champion 3500watt generator. I have started it put oil and gas in it but I hope I can start it again. It’s remote start and I know I have to enable that switch.
Great tip.👍
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.
I have one like this, has run every since, there was a video showing how to rest the oil sensor by doing this. Good to know there could also be another part to look for
I used to see that on older generators with briggs engines
These generators actually do have the low oil sensor in the crankcase. Just a little float mechanism. This part he is showing is a grounding diode that the low oil sensor connects to so it can cut spark if the oil is low.
@@toddk8555 I was wondering why the object he was displaying had what to me looked like a yellow and black wire, but wire to disengage coming out of the engine was different color. That wire coming out seemed to be connected to a yellow wire. Would that yellow wire be the short yellow wire, along with the black wire, connected to the diode? Would disconnecting the black wire, whatever it is connected to, serve the same purpose ? What the is the usual problem, the diode or the sensor inside the crankcase ?
@@toddk8555 Please what is specification of the diode(voltage, current, type of diode). Why is diode needed for grounding)?. Thanks
Good video Don. 👍
Thanks 👍
Wowzer! Great tip!
You bet!
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.
No one knows everything including yourself (old dog) but with the right mindset you can ALWAYS learn something new even if it's not how to do something. Peace...✌
@@GripFreak correct, for the TRUTH, always try to have an 'open mind' as a child in school, but, with mature wisdom, filter out the bullshit....reject it and hold fast ' to the truth '' shalom to you....
Great vid, Don. I cleaned out my carb as best I could and finally got the generator running. Oil and gas are good, disconnected the low oil sensor, etc. But when I shut it off after 30 minutes of running, I was back to square one with turning over (easier now though)but not running. Any ideas?
Thanks!