Generator Runs A Few Minutes & Dies - Here's Why!

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  • @donyboy73
    @donyboy73  2 года назад +19

    Watch my video on how to quickly start a generator that's been sitting a long time here;
    ruclips.net/video/5AKKuuXUM6I/видео.html

  • @alang.4570
    @alang.4570 2 года назад +18

    I purchased a new Champion 7500W Duel-Fuel Generator (model # 201040) in October 2021. The gen was exhibiting the same issue as shown in your video with one minor exception. It ran flawlessly at idle. However, when I applied a load, the gen would die out after about 15 seconds. It didn’t matter if it was running on gas or LP gas. The result was the same. I contacted technical support and the tech said it sounded like a bad Overvoltage Controller and he’d ship out a replacement ASAP. After receiving the replacement, I installed it and the same thing would happen. Since it was under warranty, I took it to the service center in Newark, NY for the tech to diagnose what was causing the engine to die out when a load was applied. The issue turned out to be two bad 120V AC 20A GFCI receptacles which, for some reason was causing the engine to die out. After the receptacles were swapped out with new ones, the generator runs great now.
    I enjoy watching your videos. I even watch them when the equipment you're working on is not relevant to me. I figure at some point watching your videos can be applied to help me diagnose/fix/repair power equipment in the future. Keep up the good work!

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  2 года назад +2

      thanks for that info!

  • @sgoldie3235
    @sgoldie3235 Год назад +4

    I have a 4.0 hp Champion on a trash pump. Very reliable machine. It quit running the other day and wouldn’t restart. I thought maybe it sucked some grit into the carb as it was low on fuel. I did a carb clean and still no go. Checked fuel filter, another carb clean and cleaned fuel tank. Still no go. Then it occurred to me this engine has a LOW OIL sensor. Checked oil and it was low. Added oil and engine fired right back up! Live and learn I guess!
    Thanks for your great channel!

  • @mucawz1
    @mucawz1 2 месяца назад +2

    Just want to thank you my man, I got one of those , iam from Florida and iam out of power because of Milton, and my gerenerator stopped, thanks to your video I’ll eat warm food tonight

  • @vetterfellow
    @vetterfellow 2 года назад +6

    DB73 You're a wizard of small engine repair. Stay safe ol Buddy.

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  2 года назад +2

      thanks buddy, have a good weekend!

  • @mariocestra1156
    @mariocestra1156 2 года назад +16

    A simple repair based on your years of experience. Great job.

  • @YukonHawk1
    @YukonHawk1 2 года назад +31

    One thing I do is use a funnel with a built-in screen when refueling. That has saved me a lot of grief with keeping dirt out of the tank. Great video and thanks for posting it.

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  2 года назад +5

      great idea!

    • @JourneyInTruth
      @JourneyInTruth Год назад +1

      Ty for saying that. Awesome idea!!! Great video also!!!

    • @woodstover
      @woodstover Год назад +1

      neighbor has the same generator and the filler for the tank has a removable screen in it.

  • @manuelFlores-io8hc
    @manuelFlores-io8hc 5 месяцев назад +5

    There was a hurricane this Sunday in Houston and left us with no power for three days my mom’s boos gave her a generator so we could use but it was shutting off every ten minutes thanks to you I was able to fix it and I could get some sleep 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @kts3081
    @kts3081 4 месяца назад +3

    Mine was brand new duromax got this year and it ran for a few minutes and died. Watched your video and what I did I just straightened the fuel hose so it doesn't look like its pinched and it ran none stop! Thanks for the video!!!

  • @oleyeller
    @oleyeller 2 года назад +6

    Good video. I've had a similar problem with a pressure washer. The problem has a plugged fuel cap.

  • @bobmcl2406
    @bobmcl2406 2 года назад +11

    Really clear demonstration of how to logically diagnose the problem. I have not yet seen a machine with that style of valve/filter, but now I will be ready when I do. Great job Dony!

    • @BobHerres
      @BobHerres Год назад

      Agreed absolutely! Don has excellent troubleshooting skills! Some technicians do it the other way.... replace parts until it works, then proudly proclaim "I fixed it!" 😶

  • @gerrymcintosh4477
    @gerrymcintosh4477 2 года назад +12

    Another outstanding video Mr. Dony. You’re videos are easily the gold standard…. Cheers from Ottawa

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  2 года назад +1

      cheers from Muskoka!

  • @petersack5074
    @petersack5074 2 года назад +5

    2:10 ? One, (me) has to wonder, what were those 'engineers' thinking ? WHY not have an in-line filter, like the good 'ole days ? North America is FULL of non-working machines like this......so much for whatever happened to '' user friendly '' serviceable generators/mowers/tillers /etc. Or, at the very least, HAVE THIS FILTER, IN the machines MANUAL, under 'service' listing, in table of contents ? Thank-you, DonnyBoy, for NO BACKGROUND noise (music); and an easy to 'hear' gentle voice: non-intimidating for novice users......

  • @richardross7219
    @richardross7219 2 года назад +3

    Good video. I've seen it a few times where the gas cap vent was plugged and the fuel could only run out for a little while. Good Luck, Rick

  • @bustabaf
    @bustabaf 7 месяцев назад

    This is great, man. Thank you for the detailed video. I just got my mom's generator set fixed after watching your detailed video. It would have cost me to wait for 12 hours to get an engineer look it up and fix it while we so much need power supply right now itself

  • @alainbenoit7206
    @alainbenoit7206 2 года назад +2

    Really good video thank you! And the quality of your camera, the screen is really clear and pleasant to see! It s not blurry.

  • @dbworx
    @dbworx 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hey, donyboy73,
    watched and applied your skills to my generator and woohoo I got it!! = need new oil sensor tho.
    Thanx Much - Don B.👌 L.A.

  • @grosseileracingteam
    @grosseileracingteam 2 года назад +1

    Always good to start at the beginning. Fuel delivery...check. Thanks for posting Dony.

  • @barrypettit3668
    @barrypettit3668 2 года назад +4

    Thanks Don, great video. I have a smaller champion i run every two weeks or so and run ethanol free gas. All tips i got from your videos. Thanks and keep up the great work.

  • @jacobkruger3000
    @jacobkruger3000 Год назад +1

    Thanks did the check, there was a bend in the fuel line of my new generator that caused this. Quick fix.

  • @ojemefred249
    @ojemefred249 Год назад

    Thank you very much sir........I had similar issue, so I decided to come on RUclips for suggestion, I had already bought a new carburetor when I watch the video and now my generator is back up running.......:keep it up sir, now I have the experience 😏

  • @heavysnow8616
    @heavysnow8616 2 года назад +2

    Thanks Dony, always nice watching your videos. God Bless you and family. Hang in there friend!

  • @joefriday950
    @joefriday950 2 года назад +4

    Thanks Don. Love your videos. You are a great teacher.

  • @carlmiller1034
    @carlmiller1034 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing Don. I hardly work on or see these, as I don't own on. But great info to know, just in case. Have a great weekend.

  • @patthesoundguy
    @patthesoundguy 2 года назад +6

    I love those bowl drain screws for that very reason, easy troubleshooting. I bet many carbs get pulled and replaced when it was the screen in the tank. Great video!

  • @carlosramos1932
    @carlosramos1932 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks man you saved me a grand on a new one I’m in Houston dealing with this storm almost 2 million people with out power so you know it was hard to find another one

  • @Luigi-pk8mk
    @Luigi-pk8mk 2 года назад +1

    great tip not too many people would suspect the shut off valve, and would be scratching their head over that one!

  • @walterbeaver6365
    @walterbeaver6365 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Instruction easy to understand and follow.
    Thankyou Sir.

  • @intruder1300
    @intruder1300 Год назад

    I have had' hunting' issues with my generator most vids have pointed to it being blocked jets. I tried clearing them and it did not work for me, so I will be checking my fuel tap assembly tomorrow. Great vid, thanks

  • @57torg
    @57torg 2 года назад +1

    Thank you, now if my H07552 is equipped with the same fuel valve assembly I'll check that first. Thanks, I'm subscribed and rang the bell.

  • @jfreake13
    @jfreake13 Год назад

    I have the same generator, I was about to throw a match on it but i watched your video and that fixed my problem, thank you very much!

  • @chrismasegwala
    @chrismasegwala Год назад

    Life saver, this video saved me a lot of money. God bless you. Thanks.

  • @gigiadrianmager6003
    @gigiadrianmager6003 2 года назад +4

    Thank you Don for sharing with us! All the best from România!!!👍🤗👏👏👏🇷🇴

  • @DanielSpringer
    @DanielSpringer 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks!

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for your support!

  • @tomfillmore9710
    @tomfillmore9710 2 года назад +1

    thanks buddy I have a generator smaller model I will do that for sure thanks very much take care have a great weekend

  • @rogerford4427
    @rogerford4427 2 года назад +2

    I had that same problem with mine. Good information. 🤙

  • @morristhomas
    @morristhomas 4 месяца назад

    Thanks so much, was exactly the simple fix my generator needed. Found sediment and crud in my 5 gallon gas tank after drawing the generators tank into it. The fill cap has a strainer however I dont always leave it in when I fill it. I will now be checking and rinsing the small engine gas cans when they are poured empty.

  • @VoxxRocks231
    @VoxxRocks231 10 месяцев назад +4

    A quick trip to RUclips University and voila, I'm back in business! Thank you!

  • @bustersterling7667
    @bustersterling7667 Год назад

    I have a Duromax that did the same thing. The gas/propane selector switch is what was bad. I just bypassed that and placed the fuel line directly to the carb. Runs like a champ now.

  • @benmohapisengangeng3593
    @benmohapisengangeng3593 Год назад

    ❤ just love what I saw on your video sir as I'm doing having a run and shut down for almost a year now. 😢 I've cleaned a tank as many times as I can remember and finally replaced a carb. It backfires and shutdown even today. Many thanks I'm going to try this one

  • @mlmiks
    @mlmiks 2 года назад +2

    Hi there. Love your videos. How about removing the screen and installing a inline fuel filter?
    Have a nice weekend

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  2 года назад +1

      yes you could do that

  • @r.shelton7793
    @r.shelton7793 Год назад

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Nice video sir. The idea of adding an external and disposable filter is brilliant. We have 7 generators at my job and I'm sure this is what is wrong with several of them!!!! Thanks! 🤝🏽🙏🏽

  • @TURNKEYiNK
    @TURNKEYiNK 6 месяцев назад

    Interesting, thank you for posting! I find it interesting that my lawnmower (10years), never had any carburetor/fuel/filter issues, wonder why that is?

  • @rhiantaylor3446
    @rhiantaylor3446 2 года назад +1

    A simple fix but they all help - thanks !

  • @godsammy6549
    @godsammy6549 Год назад

    Man ion really know where to start from man!!!! Your a life saver 🙌🏽That shii really worked!!!🤍🙏🏽BIG UP FAM!

  • @leslieking3974
    @leslieking3974 Год назад

    Interesting, I checked my gas shut off valve and saw gas flow right so it wasn’t blocking. Opened up the air filter box and removed the filter. Somehow it started and stayed running for 5-8 minutes before gas ran out. I added another few oz of gas and restarted. All good now. Thanks for the video and sharing what can cause the thing not running long.

  • @steveherrera3233
    @steveherrera3233 2 года назад +7

    God is going to continue to bless you donnie boy thank you for your efforts and the making of each of your videos I appreciate it very much.

  • @dereksmith4178
    @dereksmith4178 2 года назад +1

    I had a Honda exact same set up doing exact same thing drove me crazy everything was cleaned and functioning but believe it or not it was the plug! As the plug got hot it quit firing.

  • @markg1247
    @markg1247 10 месяцев назад +16

    I had an issue with my 8k Champion the other day, it would start and run fine with a light load, but after about 20 minutes or sooner with a heavy load it would bog down and die. Let it sit a few minutes and it would restart and do it again. I am running on propane, dual 40lb tanks, so I knew fuel wasn't an issue. Pulled the plug and it looked perfect, nice and tan, no signs of lean or rich burn. Decided to check the valve lash since I hadn't checked it in about 40hrs of run time, and I found the exhaust valve had basically zero lash and the intake had .001-.002". Set them to .008" on exhaust and .006" on intake, fired it up and it ran for 12hrs straight without a bobble. Looks like the exhaust valve lash was so tight that when it ran under load or for an extended time, it would expand until it wouldn't seat anymore and the engine would die from compression loss out the exhaust port. Pay close attention to your valve lash on these little engines, it's important.

    • @sparta2v
      @sparta2v 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for that info, besides this issue, what is your opinion about this generator? I am thinking of buying one.

    • @benstoth
      @benstoth 3 месяца назад

      I have the
      5500 watt duel fuel champion, I’ve only run it on propane. It’s been doing the same thing you described. I just hit 100 hours so it’s still pretty new.
      It’s under warranty, but how difficult is it to get to the valve lash?

    • @markg1247
      @markg1247 3 месяца назад +1

      @@sparta2v
      Sorry for the delay, don't log in very often. I've had good luck so far except for the lash issue. As soon as I corrected that it's running great again.

    • @markg1247
      @markg1247 3 месяца назад +1

      @@benstoth
      It's not very hard, plenty of videos showing the process. A few common hand tools needed and they are typically pretty easy to access on an open frame generator. The lash numbers in my post are pretty common on these engines, but if you can find a service manual for your engine, set to what they say if its different.

  • @daved.4740
    @daved.4740 Год назад +1

    Thanks Dony, this was my problem.

  • @nashguy207
    @nashguy207 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tip. Thats a pretty easy fix!

  • @kenk3102
    @kenk3102 2 года назад +2

    ...another great DIY video Don.....thanks for posting.....if I wanted to install an inline fuel filter between the tank
    and the carb, what kind of filter would you recommend for the gravity feed system?

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  2 года назад +1

      the filter with a screen inside

  • @MrTomtom3d
    @MrTomtom3d 7 месяцев назад

    Great video very clear will save people hours of messing about!

  • @dougm1985
    @dougm1985 Год назад

    I’m having the same problem, I changed the in line gas filter, which doesn’t fill up, thanks for the tip about tilting the unit back, I was wondering how I was going to take the shut off valve off , without emptying the tank

  • @GonzaLeston
    @GonzaLeston 3 месяца назад

    Hi, tank u for thw videos. My Hyundai generator had a problem with the fuel valve, I replaced it, but the issue is that it keeps revving intermittently. When I try to connect the water pump, which I used to connect without any problem, it starts having those acceleration intervals, then it shuts down, and the circuit protector trips."
    Let me know if you need any adjustments!

  • @chuckuu9294
    @chuckuu9294 2 года назад +1

    Once again another great repair tip

  • @riceski
    @riceski 4 месяца назад

    Thank you - been working on mine for a month and it has the same issue. THANKS

  • @seanmcgillicuddy956
    @seanmcgillicuddy956 2 года назад +1

    Very nice information ..Thanks Donny

  • @andyhollister4610
    @andyhollister4610 2 года назад

    Thanks bro I was about to tear my carb apart going to check this good looking out

  • @matthewjohnston1017
    @matthewjohnston1017 2 года назад +6

    I’m always surprised how very simple so many repairs are, and how the vast majority of the time it just comes down to following of gas is getting to engine.

  • @markymarc37
    @markymarc37 Год назад

    thanks alot, saved my life...10 minutes back up and running

  • @stephenzies8867
    @stephenzies8867 2 года назад +1

    Good Troubleshooting And Fix

  • @tonym6920
    @tonym6920 2 года назад +1

    Very informative, thanks Dony. 👍👍

  • @NorthernTouchStudios
    @NorthernTouchStudios Месяц назад

    This was helpful. Thank you for your video.

  • @jimbarron8619
    @jimbarron8619 3 месяца назад

    Thank you! I just learned something today!

  • @willemlehmkuhl1923
    @willemlehmkuhl1923 Год назад

    Fuel valve was issue cleaned it runs like a charm thanks for advice

  • @paullemay3218
    @paullemay3218 2 года назад +1

    Great tip. Thank you for sharing. ❤️🇨🇦

  • @benkanobe7500
    @benkanobe7500 2 года назад

    That's a great method and so logical. Thanks for the tip!

  • @keithkilps8250
    @keithkilps8250 2 года назад +1

    Nice tip Don Thanks

  • @JpInHi808
    @JpInHi808 2 года назад +2

    Informative and highly useful as always. Awesome!

  • @OtterPeopleInd
    @OtterPeopleInd 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video man! I'm gonna try this real quick and hopefully that's what going on

  • @gpo5432
    @gpo5432 5 месяцев назад

    Great video... your solution solved my issue. Huge thanks!

  • @byronwoolfrey1039
    @byronwoolfrey1039 2 года назад

    Thanks, learned something worthwhile today Thanks to you. I would have blamed it on the coil at first guess. But a good plan would be like some one on here said
    All the petro should be run through a screened funnel that eliminates water as well as dirt.

  • @donewals9423
    @donewals9423 5 месяцев назад

    I have a DuroStar DS4000S generator (purchased in 2015 on Ebay) which is very similar to the Champion unit in your video. My unit was running fine, I start it once a month and run it for 15 minutes to ensure it is working properly. Then one day, I started it and it runs for a few minutes and quit in the same manner reflected in your video. After watching your video I thought that the shutoff valve was also my problem. I purchased a new shutoff valve (a little different from yours) specifically made for my Durostar DS4000S. I installed it and it shutdown after a few minutes... same problem as before. It should be noted, I actually drained all the gas and put fresh gas in the generator tank before I installed the new shutoff valve. So I figured the problem must be in the carburetor. I bought a new carburetor and installed it … still the same problem. I have no idea what to try next... Any ideas what the problem night be????
    Apparently... I need an assist!!!

  • @bobmcl2406
    @bobmcl2406 2 года назад +1

    Dony, could you please do a video about servicing or refilling "sealed" hydrostatic transmissions on lawn tractors. Thanks!

    • @petersack5074
      @petersack5074 2 года назад

      now, theres a helluva PLAN......

    • @petersack5074
      @petersack5074 2 года назад

      ...speaking of a 'plan'........what about on vehicles ??

  • @docsavage4414
    @docsavage4414 Год назад +1

    If your champion generator is shutting off without any spitting/sputtering, unplug your oil sensor. These things go bad like crazy. That's after making sure you have oil.

  • @henrytupper6959
    @henrytupper6959 2 месяца назад

    I understand this video, however my fuel flow is good to the carb. Carb is a new OE Keihn. Motor runs a good 2 min then backfires through carb, gov opens wide, engine stops. Any ideas thanks Henry. Honda 3500 gen. Also checked oil level, disconnected oil alert system. I keep editing. Fuel is fresh and I ran over a quart out of the fuel line into a can with no hesitation. One more edit. Just went out at 9 pm to ck fuel flow again from base of bowl. It ran steady and I ran out more gas than it would use in 2 min.

  • @patrickwears229
    @patrickwears229 3 месяца назад

    Awesome video!! Thanks so much for the info!

  • @jjjuarez312
    @jjjuarez312 2 года назад

    Hi Donnie a quick question what would Cause a ix 2000 Generic Genorator to have No spark?? Thanks frist time working on a suite case type

  • @sparta2v
    @sparta2v 5 месяцев назад

    Great video!
    Question ; now, after 2 years, what is your opinion about this generator?
    I am thinking of buying one, but can't find much infotmation.

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  5 месяцев назад

      They are not too bad actually!

  • @JessAndyStudios
    @JessAndyStudios Год назад +1

    This is a great simple video. Premium fuel with sea foam added seems to help a lot too.

  • @mohamednabulsi3533
    @mohamednabulsi3533 2 года назад +1

    Good job
    Like always
    Thank you

  • @patmatte
    @patmatte 4 месяца назад

    I have one that had the fuel delivery issue but my problem was a movable pin or plunger on the BACK of the needle valve.

  • @ozobiani
    @ozobiani 2 года назад

    Have the same issue, replaced the valve. Worked for a while, after a few days it happened again. And it's a brand new valve

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 Год назад

    Great information and video
    Thank You ☺️

  • @steelpix
    @steelpix Год назад

    I cleaned the jet that was on top of the carb because of surging at idle. My Westinghouse iGen 2500 only sputters for about 5 seconds and then dies after the jet cleaning. But...when I put the covers back on, I laid it over on it's side, forgetting about where the oil might seep. Thoughts?

  • @hphillips7425
    @hphillips7425 2 года назад +1

    Good video to the point and well explained

  • @chrisbreidenbaugh3697
    @chrisbreidenbaugh3697 2 года назад +1

    Jeez, that machine is so clean. Is it new?

  • @deanmoore420
    @deanmoore420 2 года назад +2

    Nice job 👍

  • @GavinEmmons
    @GavinEmmons Год назад

    I took line off from tank and fuel flows good. But it still quits running after a few seconds.? So is carb bad?

  • @tihspidtherekciltilc5469
    @tihspidtherekciltilc5469 2 года назад +1

    Why steel tanks are still being used is beyond me. I just got a free Craftsman tiller with the same issues plus rust. It now has a Tecumseh Snow King tank on it with the shut off and inline filter from the snow blower someone neglected and "blew up."

  • @RonneyEpon
    @RonneyEpon 3 месяца назад

    WOW! 😮
    My generator just gave the same problem. Running for a couple of minutes and dies.
    Maybe that's the couse, I'll follow the prompts as watched and see if it solves the problem.
    Thank you anyway.😊👍🏼

  • @filibertovargas8354
    @filibertovargas8354 2 года назад +3

    awesome thankyou so much..

  • @Supe063
    @Supe063 Месяц назад

    I bought a new Champion 4 years ago and never took it out of the box. We were hit earlier this week with a cyclone bomb wind storm that took out our power for three days. So I unboxed the generator and fired it up. It ran for ten minutes and died. Well ... bottom line is, THANKS!! The power is back on but there's another "weather event" warning and we're ready!!

  • @Roby005
    @Roby005 2 года назад +1

    thanks as always👍

  • @CDP135Z
    @CDP135Z 2 года назад

    2 questions: 1. How are these Champion Generators? 2. How do you get the smell of gas off your hands?
    Thanks!

  • @mr1pearl
    @mr1pearl 2 года назад +1

    Very helpful Dony thanks !

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 Год назад

    Take value screen out and add a in line filter is easier to service later

  • @kathy5939
    @kathy5939 2 года назад

    I replaced the petcock as it was leaking, still wouldnt start, checked for spark, was none, so cleaned the plug... It ran. Problem being it runs rough... shakes like a son of a gun... Would that be the carb needing set?

  • @lucaspower4579
    @lucaspower4579 11 месяцев назад

    Had the same problem on my 1500watt would stay going for 30 seconds then die, I disconnected the low oil sensor wire and it is running smoothly again, thanks