Predator 3500 Generator from Harbor Freight - 25 Hour Oil Change & Service
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Harbor Freight's Predator 3500 watt Inverter Generator is a great deal at $699. It provides 3000 running watts of power and can run for hours on end on very little gasoline. The build quality seems to be well above anything i've seen from Harbor Freight's generators up to this point. It is very well built and has performed flawlessly for me so far.
The instructions are typical harbor freight instructions, and they contradict themselves regarding the break-in service requirements. Of course, the generator should be ran on lighter loads for the first 25 hours, but the instructions mention changing the oil at 8 hours on one page - then say to 25 hours is the break-in oil change interval. To be safe I changed the oil at 8 hours. I'm glad I did. The oil looked about as I expected with a metallic sheen common on oil in a new china made engine. At 25 hours I was pleasantly surprised to see the oil was perfectly clean of any metallic flake. Not only that, but the performance of the generator up to this point has been issue free. I did change the spark plug to an NGK plug at 8 hours, but the original torch plug showed no signs of issue.
These generators do appear to run on the rich side when going from a light load to a heavy power draw, so regular oil changes at the specified 100-hour interval are highly recommended - if not sooner.
Overall this is a great generator thus far and I expect a long life from this product. More videos to come on the Harbor Freight Predator 3500 watt Inverter Generator, so stay tuned!
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My family and I just went through hurricane Irma in SW Florida. Your video helped me keep it running when the storm ended. I had just viewed your video prior to the landfall. I can't thank you enough for taking your time to post this. THANK YOU.
Thanks for the comment. I'm glad to hear you made it through ok!
svdp34104 How many hours per tank did you get? I borrowed a honda eu3000 and got about 18 hrs per tank on aboit 35% load. Thx
I cannot agree and thank you more! I am in Puerto Rico and just purchased this going into our serious portion of the hurricane season. This is my first generator and do not wish to repeat the discomfort of Maria and lengthy power outages from last year. I am reading about maintenance now in preparation. Any tips for the initial start up? I will be sure to change the oil @ the first 8 hours. You are the best!
Good luck with the new generator! Hopefully you won’t need it. I just followed the instructions. The person that took mine (they reimbursed me) hasn’t complained and it is still working fine. They use it on construction sites
I have this exact generator and its been great so far. I changed my oil at 1 hour then again at the 10th hour then I plan to do it again at the 25th hour.
Really enjoy the clear audio your voice is very easy to listen to. And you’re right to the point. Thank you for your information.
Good video. I just bought this generator and ran it through a break in routine. Everybody has their own method. What I did was I ran it for the first 30 minutes with a light load. Next, I ran it for about 45 minutes with some load on it. And finally I ran it for about an hour with a fairly heavy load at about 30- 50 % capacity. Each time I changed the oil. They say 20 oz. of oil, but mine seems to take a little less. Each time I got some metallic residue in the oil but it was less each time. I will change and check it again around 5 hours. I had to coat the air filter with a little oil. The spark plug was welded in the thing - I had to get my automotive tune up socket and a 3/8 ratchet to get it out. I checked it and then put a little anti seize on the plug thread before re-inserting. I checked the spark arrestor - it was good. After the break in, I drained the carb bowl to see if there was any debris. All I have is ethanol gas here, so I have to mix Stay Bil in the gas and make sure I run the generator on a regular basis. I got a magnetic oil cap which does pick up some debris, but be careful grabbing it after you run the generator - it gets hot. Bottom line - it is a good generator. Highly recommend!
I just bought one of these. Ran it for the 1st time today. Ran it 20 minutes then changed the oil. Was already dirty looking and packed full of metal flakes. Seems to be running good so far. Have not put any real load on it yet. Will likely run it a few more hours than swap the oil again. Only holds about 1/2 Qt so it is cheap to swap it. Instructions call for SAE 10W-30
Damon Brown after you’ve done three or four oil changes on it with conventional motor oil would it be safe to switch over to full synthetic 10W-30
@@william38022 what's wrong with breaking it in with synthetic 10w30?
Brandon Perkins I don’t know I’ve just heard a lot of people say when somethings brand new like that you should break it in on conventional motor oil I don’t know if it’s true or not but that’s how I’ve always done it.
@@william38022 okay. Thank you.
Just an update on the break in period and oil change intervals. Recently purchased this generator. The owners manual now shows the break in period lasts 30hrs and the oil change maintenance schedule now clearly shows that the oil should be changed every 6 months or 100hrs of use. Hope this helps. Thank you for this video. Helped convince me in pulling the trigger on my purchase.
Thanks for the info! Congrats on the new generator.
I love my Predator 3500 Inverter Generator. I use it for my RV travel trailer. What a great value and it's super quiet.
They are almost mysteriously quiet.
I have this Predator and the Sportsman 1000 inverter models. From the looks of the OHV valve cover I'm thinking this might have the 212 hemi engine. I agree this is a quality product. I have found that it does run better when it is able to get additional air through the oil fill door by a modification. I changed my oil first at 1.5 hours than again at 6.5, 14.5, then finally at 25 hours to keep it clean inside. Nice job on the videos!
I just chage the oil for the first 25 hours a nd have it ready. I have this generator since 2 years ago. From hurricane Maria. I also have a Generac 6500 but the Predator cover our necessities so that's the one we use. Your video has been very useful. Thanks for shearing.
Thanks for sharing 👍🏼
I just got mine yesterday. 4.19.19. They changed the service. Beak in is 30 hours and change oil every 100 hrs. Dont think i will go that long though..
Wow Kev...I got into your channel for bikes, and here I am also learning how to use my Predator Generator as a Tropical Storm approaches! Thanks!
The Harbor Freight Predator 3500 is a great generator. I own one. Thanks for your oil change tips for my first oil change.
Thanks for pointing the discrepancy out. I haven't broken in mine yet, but now I'll be sure to change the oil after 8 hours. I got some NGK 4055 BPR7EIX sparks plugs to use after the break-in period. I'm thinking of getting those magnetic oil fill tube.
Plug cross reference charts show the NGK BPR7ES is the direct replacement for the F7RTC (Torch). How has yours been working?
Great vid. I’m in the process of breaking mine in now. Lots of metal the first oil change like you said.
Those pieces of ferrous metals are weld spatter.
Thanks so much for this video! I grew up here in Florida and am finally getting a generator. This was very helpful 👍🏻
Nice. I just got one of these and only have 5 hours on it so far, running a 30% load for break in. I changed the oil at 4 hrs just to be safe but it looked fine then, going to change at 8 then 25 and see how it goes.
I change the oil on my 3500 predator at 4 hours and had a metal sheen like yours did and then I changed it at 9 hours which was a lot better now hardly see any metal sheen, I'm gonna run it for 6 more hours and change it again, I have been running a load of about 1,560 Watts during my break in.
What a great video thank you. Like Wayne Novotny said, this is an OEM product badged under several different brands. Great video, thanks again.
+svdp34104 thanks for the feedback! So far-so good with mine.
who actually makes this machine? what other brands is it sold as? I am interested in buying this or a similar one
At :42 when you show the maintenance interval, I read it as 'make the first oil change at 8 hours', then 'make subsequent oil changes at either every 6 months or 100 hours (whichever comes first)'. Do we all agree?
Fabulous video, very helpful. Thanks for sharing it. I feel more comfortable changing the oil on mine now. One question, what do you with the oil that's been drained?
You can take used motor oil to most auto parts stores. Our local O’reilly has a drum to dump used oil
great video just recently bought mine and will be changing the oil soon
Awesome! I ordered one and it will be delivered next week. I plan to change oil at 15 min, 1 hour, 8 hours, and 30 hours. Current manual indicates full break-in at about 30 hours. Should be good to go then on our first generator-supported travel trailer trip out west.
Great review and directions on the oil change thank you.
Thanks! Great video, I'm interested in one myself.
+Phi Ngo 👍 thanks
Might give the oil drain area a shot of Brake Clean after the drain plug & dip stick are snugged down . It evaporates quickly .
Thanks , :-)
Wyr
God bless
Wyr Twister caution with brake clean, some plastic melt or become brittle with some brake clean.
Good point . Perhaps a water / detergent mix . Even liquid dish detergent / hot water mix in an old spray bottle .
Seems like I used to buy Formula 409 in a spray bottle . Or a citrus water base cleaner .
Best wishes , :-)
Wyr
God bless
What type and weight of oil did you use?
On any small engine I would do the first oil change at 20 minutes to 1 hour because that is when the majority of the metal ends up in the oil. Then for this one I would change again at 8, and again at 25 (changing to full synthetic). After that I would change it every 50 hours. If it doesn’t consume oil, the oil looks okay, and you are in a storm... I would allow it to run up to 100 hours on synthetic. If it has an hour-meter I would once run it only 25 hours OR 75 hours to align it to 100, 150, 200... instead of 75, 125, 175 etc.
After 8, 25, 50 100 hrs and so on read procedure top line page 15. I might be wrong but that is how I read it. Changing mine every 100 hrs after the 100 hr mark. BTW great video!
+Perfectly Flawed 50 isn't checked for oil change. Wouldn't hurt anything, and I'll probably change at 50 anyway, but I will also do every 100 hours (or 6-months) after I get to 100 too.
I am confused, I thought you said in the video that it should be changed after the first 8, than every 25. Like you I bought mine for RV use and changing every 8hrs seems extreme. I will be using it for the first time for Hurricane Irma.
+svdp34104 technically, that's what the instructions say, but it appears to be a misprint. Likely someone copied and pasted when making the chart. I went with what I believe they actually intended to say - first at 8hrs, then 25. From then on I'll be at the standard schedule of every 100-hours (or 6-months).
You're in Florida? Drive that RV up to Alabama. You're welcome to park it in my yard until the storm blows through. Stay safe!
Hey KevCentral, just an FYI the owners manual of the Northern Tool version of this unit says to change the oil after 20 hours, and then every 100 thereafter.
+Sean Young Thanks for sharing the info! Based on the look of the oil at 8 hours I would recommend an 8-hour before the 25 hour change.
I wouldnt put the side panel back on until i started and ran the gen to check for oil leaks then put the side panel back on
Excellent comment, thanks! You can also sneak-a-peek through the access port on the side panel. If there are any leaks you have access to the drain plug and dipstick through that port.
Good video KevCentral!
Thanks!
Great Video, Thanks for uploading ! I was confused as well with the * Hour Oil change !!!
might buy one.
Mine wasn't near that nasty at 15 hours. Bought May of 18. Maybe they're improving or I got lucky.
VERY critical questions to ask about ANY generator -- questions that are rarely covered by reviewers:
-- NUMBER ONE, single most important question beyond basic performance specs: Does it have an hour meter? ANY generator, with a 4-stroke engine, that does not include an hour meter is inexcusable regardless of price. Apparently, this one does have an hour meter.
-- Remote control for electric start (if included)?
-- Sine or square wave power?
-- Total harmonic distortion?
-- Auto-throttling depending on load?
-- Ease of draining carburetor for long-term storage?
-- Ease of adding, changing or draining the oil?
-- Engine displacement?
-- Long-term durability comparison with Honda?
-- Accurate, dependable fuel gauge?
-- Toolless access to the engine?
-- VERY IMPORTANT: Availability of replacement parts?
Documentation is inconsistent with these generators - both the 2000 and the 3500. They updated the owner's manual to correct the maintenance chart - oil change should be at 6 months or 50 hours - but they increased the break-in to 30 hours from 25 hours. The specifications section still lists oil as 10W-40 even though it's listed as 10W-30 in other parts of the manual. An email reply from HF confirmed the 10W-30 as being correct.
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Will this generator run the roof a/c unit in a typical pull camper
Yes
And alot more
Awesome video! I've had a HF sale catalog on the front seat of my car for a few days (came in the mail)). As luck would have it. there's a coupon for $689!
No luck with this one they seems to dye on me at a 100 hour mark!
El filtro de la gasolina. Como se cambia.
I have been using HF stuff for a long time, but they rarely seem to know much about their products, even at the corporate level. Still hard to beat many prices and items.
+Jim Holley I 100% agree.
me wants😮😍 going to buy one tomorrow since my boat slip has no power , I'll chain it up to the dock and hopefully it will be strong enough to power my boat A/C !
You want to fix the noisy emergency brake? Remove wheel and install an o'ring and re' install wheel.
Just hit 20hrs. Went to service. Float stuck. Doing a return 3year warranty
How has your battery been holding up mine keeps going dead they want me to return everything to warranty the battery
I think that the directions may NOT be contradictory.....they want the overall break-in to be 25h4rs BUT the want oil changes for every8 hrs and then keep changing every 8hrs for the 25hr period. I have a new one that I'm not sure is maybe bad or not since it does a bit of surging in RPMs mostly when not under load, but also sometimes under a ~550w load..........THOUGHTS????? Thanks KEVcentral! _John
+jdhiv4 Thanks for the comment, but the math doesn't add up. 25 isn't reached by a multiplier of 8. I get what you're saying, but that isn't how it is stated in the instructions. At least not the way they display it. Plus, I've never seen an engine that recommends 3+ oil changes in the first 25-hours. If that's what they think is needed; it speaks volumes about how they perceive the quality of the product.
Regarding the surging: I've seen other videos of people having surging. One guy had 4 bad units before getting a good one. He took apart the carbs and discovered that the bad ones all have poorly casted carbs. I guess I was lucky on the first try. Mine is smooth with or without loads. If it were me - I would exchange it. I would be concerned with the longevity of a generator that surges constantly with little/no load.
With this generator buy the 2 year extended warranty for 150 bux extra. Every 2 years you trade it in no questions asked then buy another 2 year warranty. Always have a fresh new generator. I just changed mine out though the one I had still worked perfect.
Great video!
+Big Country Thanks for commenting!
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You did not mention what kind of oil
Thanks for the great video! Do you think it's worth the couple hundred extra to buy the 3,500 instead of the 2000? I'm thinking that the electric start and the greater load capacity might be worth the extra gas cost, plus it may last longer under equal loads and definitely run a microwave
I like the 3500 and it’s electric start. If you need to move it a lot it is worth note that it’s heavy and not a 1-person move.
Like Kev says, it depends on how much you will need to move it. It's a tad over 100 lbs and the wheels are small so they don't roll well over anything but a smooth hard surface. If you can leave it in place or put it on a cart to roll it around it's great. We are older women so the electric start is a great option. Press a button & it's running.
If you need to move it around lots, like toss it in the back of a truck for camping or something, it's a little to heavy to be convenient, even if you are a younger, healthy man.
I have seen complaints on this generator but it seems to be mostly people that don't know how to maintain small engines in general. Plug gets fouled, spark arrest gets clogged, carb gets gummed up from ethanol etc.
They do come with a cheap plug, we replaced ours with a Champion plug but, if you keep the plug clean, clean the spark arrestor and use non ethanol gas, or use a fuel stabilizer, they run great. These are normal maintenance things that any small engine needs.
These also have an easy fuel drain. On the bottom of the float bowl, there is a screw where you can drain the tank and the carb for long term storage. Just twist the screw and the fuel drains out a hose.
Ours is on a cart so it's high enough to just set a fuel jug under it to drain the fuel out after each use. That way you don't have ethanol sitting in your carb and fuel lines.
I love ours but we don't move it much. If you want something easily portable, go with a 2000.
The AC in my RV need a 3000/3500 watt generator to run it. It is a 13500 BTU.
This video was helpful. Thank you. It said 100 hr for oil change in my book.
My predator 3500 no show me how mamy watts, volt and amp is using just the hours
You should have changed the oil the day you bought it.
+Stu West The 8-hr change looked good, so the 8 & 25 hour intervals worked for me. Now this is a HF product, so that experience can vary greatly from one unit to another. An over abundance of caution is always best, so I would agree that it couldn't hurt (and may be better for most) to change after a short bit of running. Thanks for commenting.
You do cause it don't come with oil you fill it and start it...
Great video
From the look of that drained oil, the engine should be equipped with a magnetic drain plug. Though it won't do anything for aluminum particles, at least it would sequester steel and iron to reduce premature engine wear.
On My Predator 2000 It Says 10w40 Oil In One Place and 10w30 In The Owners Manual.Also Says 61db In Advertising and 66db On The Box Its Came In.
Uhhh i got this around September 2020 and still haven’t changed the oil, I use it for work all the time for almost 6 hours straight. I assumed the oil light would let me know when it needs changing but now im thinking im wrong haha
Awesome video ‼️
For 680 dollars this machine puts Honda to shame you can buy 3 or 4 of them for the price you pay for a Honda
Mike Nolan No, the Honda is the better machine without a doubt, BUT the value-per-dollar is better here. The big advantages are if something goes wrong Harbor Freight will simply exchange it (especially if you have their warranty), and if you throw in the towel on a repair, you can by three (3) of these for the price of an EU3000is. Honda’s benefit is a three year warranty (maybe 4), and they have a network of repair shops... parts to repair Honda are also easy to get as are shop manuals. With this Predator, I would verify the air filter is lightly oiled, and I would remove the Torch spark-plug and put in the proper NGK. Then you are all set for years most likely
I just bought the same generator and noticed that my voltmeter shows it is putting out 20 VDC instead of 12 VDC. Is that normal? Also, the engine run timer on mine only shows current use and not total usage. Is this normal? If so I guess I need to keep a log...
Does this charge the battery for starter while it's running? Or is that what the little plug is for I changed mine at 50 hrs didn't know it had that much on it oh also it kept shutting off by itself in a thunder storm didn't have grounding rod just thought I'd ask you probably know more than I do thanks
They go on sale Jan 11.
Best bang for the buck.
Could you check voltage with a multi meter from the hot of the 15amp 120v outlet to the hot of the 30amp 120v outlet. Im curious if it would provide 240 volts. Unlikely but has been shown to be the case on other generators set up similarly.
Good ep...
Next time say what type of oil you used
What tipe of oil do I use I have the same 1 new
Any internal combustion engine will have some amount of metal in the first three oil changes
the reason it is so quiet is because the engine is encased and 90% of the generators noise comes from the mechanical noise not the exhaust
Very best oil I have found for small engines lawn mowers generators ECT. Is 10w 40 motorcycle oil I have used it in Old worn engines and brand new engines and will never use anything other than that it's cheap and you can find it at Walmart or just about anywhere that sells oil
+ils360 thanks for sharing
Just to make it clear the Manuel doesn't say to change it. It says check it at 8 hours
Look 2 lines below "check engine oil level," and you will see that it also has a listing for "change engine oil" with a corresponding check mark at 8 hours.
Mine don't
Glad to hear they revised the manual. The one mine came with - and the one in the video - is what the video comments reference.
I didn't mean anything by it I was just getting it out what it supost to be
Hi just bought this generator today and when I went to do the first start with the starter switch it just sounds like it’s running the The mechanism but not firing up the motor. I then went on the use the pull start and it started up fine, does anyone know if there is something that could have possibly came lose to not be able to use the switch to start?
Hi , i have a question, where do you see how many hours is on the generator?
Display on the front
I am Interested in this Generator I already have a Honda EU 2000 and a Harbor Freight 3200- 4000 watt model I might sell it for this one because I like the Electric Start and how Quiet it is and that it Puts out Clean Electric. did you ever Consider using Synthetic Oil in it once the Rings are seated ??????????? better flow in the Cold and less Break Down in the Heat
Kev, what do you do with all these generators?
Im only questionable about the longevity of it and how its dependability will hold in say 4 or 5 years...anybody have any idea?
Honestly when you buy a new generator (or anything with a small engine really) you want to do the first change after only one hour to get all those break-in metal flakes out of the system. It will look just as black!
i got a question i got the predator 2 stroke isnt the 2 stroke supposed to be constant blue exhaust?? i shook my gas can a couple of times as it said too but am wondering if i didnt do it enough
+md123420 a properly tuned 2-stroke with a proper gas/oil mix will not smoke much. Usually only on startup or faintly at full load. Do you mean the 'Tailgator' 2-stroke?
I have a Honda 2000 W very economical(9hrs plus per /tank .96 gallon)and quiet and start at the 1 st pull..Do you guys think i should go with Harbor Frgt genny or stay with the Honda..? After 3 yrs never had any problems...Can HF genny last 3 yrs..?
+Manolo Vicencio if a Honda is in the budget (and/or already owned) I can’t think of a reason someone would consider anything else.
What kind of oil are you using ?
How much oil did it take?
What are those 2 clear rubber hoses for?
where I can buy the spare parts for that generator, I live in Puerto Rico and here they do not sell the spare parts.
+Julio J Resto I’m not aware of anywhere that currently sells parts, though the same generator is sold under many brands, so at some point they should be available. If you’re needing something try calling Harbor Freight. They may set aside some for parts use, but most likely they’ll tell you to take it back to the HF store to swap out for a new one. Are you having a problem with the generator?
Hi what spark plug you used?
Wow that oil was so black after 8 hours, seems like it should actually be changed after 2 - 3 hours on the first few oil changes, so it don't get so black. Oil should be golden color right.
I thought it was pretty black as well. I'm not a small engine expert, but black is bad in my mind.
Were do I get parts I have no spark
Use good Oil! I use the Amsoil small engine synthetic. Made just for this purpose.
What nkg sparkplug did you use?
How many gallons does the fuel tank hold. I looked at the HF website, but it's not listed.
2.6 gallons
Hi im from PR , i call at harbor today they tell me is not in stock . In january is available . My question ehat schedule you do change oil at 8 hour, 25 hour and 100 hour correct. What oil do you use. Too i hear about fuel stabilizer what is and how use it , what number of ngk spark plug use and why change at 8 hour, sorry my english are not fluent. Im beginer in inverter generator 😂thanks
PR - you guys have some tough times right now. Is the situation getting any better there? Regarding the oil: I changed mine at 8hrs, then again at 25. The next change will be at 100 hours, then every 100 hours after that. I use SuperTech (cheap Walmart brand - great for running in an engine) conventional 10w30 oil up until 100 hours. Then I'll switch to a fully synthetic 10w30 oil. If you look through the comments there is another comment where I posted the NGK plug I used. Or if you can wait until I get home I can look at it and tell you what it is :)
Oscr M tks 4 the advice
Alberto G Albero G-no, it will not harm your generator if it runs out of fuel while you're away with the switch in the run position.
Do they have an oil filter? Thanks for the video!
No oil filter in these
That is very nice inverter.........I can see that yours has the "Hemi" Predator 212 cc engine which is a Yahama Clone.......Which in my opinion is a better than Honda/"Clondas". Some of the Predator 212cc engines are Honda Clones or "Clondas".
It was my understanding that all the Predator 212cc engines were the same generic Honda clone. Do you have any information on how to identify a Yamaha clone 212 from a Honda clone? Thanks.
Don't used Automotive oil in air cooled engines it doesn't have the ZDDP (Zinc) Needed for small Engines You need a oil with at lest with 1000ppm Zinc 1200-1400ppm is best Newer automotive oils only have 600-700ppm because High Zinc will harm the Catalytic Converter on automobiles ! Use a Diesel Rated Oil they have a Higher Zinc content Plus extra additives that help the oil handle more heat One Great Oil is Shell Rotella T6 5w-40 great for colder & hotter weather If you want your Generator to last for many years Use a Quality Diesel rated Oil like Rotella T6 !
I switched to diesel oils in all my engines after learning that too. Rotella t6 has been great so far. Although I haven't gotten any analysis done.
+volvo09 lubrication additives and oil specs change all the time. When an ingredient is removed or modified it is usually replaced or augmented by something else.
Dan theman ditto on rotella T6. Use it in my motorcycles, and have always been very impressed with it. Also used t5 in some high mileage cars, with good results as well.
Dan theman My Onan on my toy hauler calls for 15-40, I use Delo (what I have on hand for my truck) and so far no issues.
Rotella T-6 is what I've used in my Ford Diesel but the formula has changed. Now it doesn't not meet the Ford Specs.
So weird my Manuel says to change oil every 6 months or 100 hr?!?! Doesn’t even have the 8hr box check. Wtf it’s the same generator. Hahaha but I’ll just do what you did seems to be the smart choice. I have one question is fuel stabilizer a must use for everyday use or is it just for when your storing it? Thanks for the video it helped alot
if you use ethanol gas you need to use a fuel stabilizer 100%. if you use non ethanol gas(recreational or boat gas as it's labeled sometimes) you should be fine unless you let it sit for a year without use. it never hurts with any type of gas to use a fuel stabilizer though.
What is the fuel consumption like on this generator ??
76verdee tank last 8.5hrs running ac unit, fridge and tv in trailer.
Hi Kev, what do you think of modify the oil access door for more ventilation?
I’ve seen many people that have done that. It’s only necessary if the generator exhibits surging due to air starvation. Personally, I would return a generator that had those symptoms and keep swapping until I got one that didn’t. That said, it does work if you have air restriction issues.
The oil looks like that after 8 hours in a honda too. Its normal.
Harbor Freight sells them, they don't make them. LOL
Does anybody knows what size or socket is for the spark plug to remove it?
13/16
What oil did you use for the generator?
SuperTech Conventional 10w30
What is the general oil capacity?
20 oz in the manual.
Seems like that dipstick has a fill level gauge on it ? I must be incorrect, but why does the oil cap have a "stick" if you fill it to the threads ?