I have a 4450 start 3550 running watt dual fuel with electric start. I ran that unit for a week strait at minus 40 Celsius ( the same in Farenheit) during last weeks cold snap here in Alberta just to make sure that my solar battery pack was charged up and to keep my truck plugged in . I live OFF GRID in a winterized trailer. This unit produces more watts when run on gas and a bit less on propane but at minus 40 , the propane will freeze up so it ran on gas. I am nothing but IMPRESSED with this unit. I also have another unit with over 2500 hours on it. When you keep to the maintenance schedule. I elected to retire the engine on that unit just to check out the engine . Everything is just fine on that motor and it is ready to go back in service. Im going to buy a 6500 dual fuel just to have a bit more power. Good machine Champion. I highly recommend these gennys 👍👍👍👍
My power just went out and this generator has been sitting in my garage since the freeze in Texas. A landscaper cut the like cutting down a tree. Thank you for the directions on using this. Came in clutch. Saved my food and lit my home.
For these particular generators for what I know is that you’ll need it to choke it when you’re using gasoline and no choke at all when using natural gas (Propane). Also, when starting the generator after a long storage period you’ll need to pull the starter cord slowly, this way the oil will properly lube the inner crankshaft before the real start up. Hope this helps. :)
Fulvio, I'm a mechanic and that is great advice about cranking over the engine after sitting, I just upgraded to a tri fuel carb and appreciate the choke advice, Donald wants to know how to lubricate the ends of his crankshaft, I think he needs to read a book.
I bought a similar model and I can confirm. With lpg, the instructions say, set the choke at 75%, and then set the choke to 'run' right after the engine starts, but there are no symbols or labels for a noob that explain this on the generator itself. And to confuse things further, my choke seems to have 3 settings rather than a continuous movement (left, middle, right). Anyway, I wanted to confirm this with champion but after an hr on the phone waiting I gave up. So, I don't work for champion but I gather all the way left is 100% choke open and all the way right is choke closed (or 'run' as they say in the instructions). I live at 2000 ft and right off, it wouldn't start except at 0 choke and then it started but it seemed to be running too fast but when I tried adjusting the choke (which I shouldn't have done), I flooded it easily and the engine stalled, stopped and then wouldn't restart until after I turned the lpg off and waited a few mins. Then afterward, I use no choke or just a small amt of choke to start and then set to 0 once the engine is running. I still think the engine is running too fast but I'm not going to break it until it's broke in. Also, I bought this for portable power around my house since I don't have any outlet plugs and I'm not familiar with generators camping and so on, but this gizmo is very, very loud. Can't imagine trying to sleep in a campsite with one of these going all night long.
This model works fine, I have used with gasoline only, usually it starts in the first pull. Plenty of power, also with the 30 Amps rv plugger. Thank you for the propane s information, it’s pretty useful 👍🏼
I upvoted you because I appreciate the effort. Thank you for sharing your experience. Also, your idea about immediately restarting it once you killed it to see if the start problem was one time or permanent was a good one. With respect to fuel, I find that keeping the car topped off means I always have access to 15 gallons of gasoline. My RV-towing truck is diesel so that won't work... but, like you, I keep multiple bottles of propane around -- mostly for frying turkeys, boiling crawfish, and on our cold Arizona nights laughing at how if we had patio heaters what would we do with them. Having recently picked up the electric-start Champion 3800, I watched your video for hints, and am looking forward to starting it. This afternoon was "put it all together" and since I didn't want oil on the patio, tomorrow we're going to put the consumable fluids in -- over some Pig Pads -- and get it started. I want to do a load-test on it, but don't own a load-bank, don't want to rent one, and my power tools top out at 15A. Thanks again for taking the time; stay healthy; stay safe! Ehud Gavron Tucson AZ
Yep mine is easy to flood during any startup. I've learned to only give one pull with the choke at 75% and then no choke. It usually starts on the second or third pull.
I have had the Honda 2000 inverter for a long time, it hasn't let me down. I just got this one to back that one up... The dual fuel option is a bonus! I agree with other posters... You just had air in the line. Right now Sams has these under $400.
You don’t need the choke. Leave it at 100% at startup. I set one of these up for some friends of mine yesterday and had the same issues. This little generator is hooked up to his 5th wheel and it ran one a/c unit, the residential refrigerator which is huge, the tv, plus several fans and lights. It bogged down when I turned on the microwave... lesson learned. For $450 from Campingworld this is a great generator in my opinion and with the included wheel kit he can move it around by himself at 73 years old. Not a bad deal at all. We are all still trying to get over Sally here in NW Florida and this will give him piece of mind and air conditioning
We use it on propane also it’s about a couple months old and it turns off after about 5 minutes then I have to turn it back on a few times. Any idea what it could be?
FYI - I have the electric start model. Worked well on propane, but would not start on gasoline. Was on hold for over two hours, but Champion Support did instruct me to tap the solenoid (under the carburetor) while starting. It worked. So far, that was only a one time issue (possibly due to being brand new). 🤷♂️
Hello: Choke: I bought one of these last year but have not unpacked it. Just started to do that this week. Really enjoyed your video tutorial. In the manual, it states that for propane, you are to set the choke to 75% for the "first pull". If it doesn't start, turn the choke off (0%). You kind of did this eventually, but that's what the manual states.
Yes, propane had to purge the line of air and that's why it took a bunch of pulls to start. I first purged the fuel line before even trying to start my unit - when I did try to start it, it fired up on the second pull. I will only use propane - CA gas is oxygenated and very corrosive - it will rust out that metal gas tank. As to adding oil, very inconvenient the location of the fill hole - my unit has a plug on top of the valve cover - I used that to fill the unit with oil - mush easier and not as messy.
Dam thanks bro this was way better then reading it lol got her due to chock dident even know why but I did what u did and she got up and running get her dun boyzzzzzzz 🤠🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌍
As far as it not starting right away...I thought it might just take a min for the propane to flow through it first good video thanks...I just ordered one
If you don't happen to have a propane regulator you can use an acetylene regulator and hose on a propane bottle And dial-in what ever pressure you need, (it works great) I'm a retired mechanic and read that running propane through an acetylene regulator and hose will deteriorate them Ten years ago I tried it for my aluminum foundry furnace, and I'm still waiting on this deterioration to happen, Propane bottles have both internal and external threads on the valve so the acetylene regulator fits.
The oil plug may be underneath, but did you ever think of tilting the generator up for easier access. Level the generator off to check the level of oil. I like the fuel cut off valves how it forces you to turn off one fuel to turn on the other. :D I have a riding mower that won't start without the choke, but it doesn't like it on more than a few seconds. I shut it off as soon as the motor is "choking" on it. :D
There are sellers on Amazon. GenExhaust is one with good customer service. Search for “magnetic dipstick Champion generator”. Make sure that you get the correct model number. Some folks with metal lathes...or more likely computer-assisted fabricating machines - can crank these out as a little side business.
Yeah, I bought this kit and it's suppose to work. www.motorsnorkel.com/motor-snorkel-tri-fuel-natural-gas-propane-and-gasoline-conversion-kit-4363.html
The reason is was a semi hard start, you flipped it to no choke too soon, then you "flooded" it when you left the choke on after it stalled. You should go to no choke after the initial stall that way you'll not flood it out. I am ordering mine today for our camping trip :)
@@chivosadventures8171 You can. Do you understand what choke does? Not trying to be an a$$ BUT, when you put on choke NO air all gas will not ignite properly. Same with all air no gas. No ignition.
They currently offer 2 or 3 in that power range, the most expensive one says it's lighter and quieter, in fact one is 75 lbs and the other is 110 lbs. The lighter/quieter one costs about $180 more, but price alone isn't my concern, I'm kinda scared to think how they trimmed off all that 35 lbs, I think in some cases it might actually be better to have the heavier one for reliability issues. I know the gas tank is larger on the lower cost heavier louder version..but don't really know much else about it (which is why I'm here:)
I bought this last night at Sam’s Club and I cannot get it running I will try again today now that I know what settings to put at for the choke. Thanks for the information
I bought one from the Sam's Club too. I thought to put it outside by the gas pipe and plug into the house outlet in time of failure turning off main electricity switch not to feed with electricity the neighborhood. First reason was to provide ignition to the house gas heating system + something else reasonable. When I opened the manual it changed the expectations. You should install it 15 feet clear of everything. You can not plug it into the house electrical system. You can not install it into garage or other building. I don't know who needs 4000W outlet in open cotton field but in the end it was written something like: if you insist on installing it for the house electrical system get consulting from the electrical company. Do you think it possible to install it 3 feet of the external wall, plug into 120V home outlet through the surge protection simple device and turn off main electricity switch when starting up and plugging in?
The battery blows. I'm looking for a 3rd one now and can't fine one. 12V 7AH battery is too small and the only one that will fit in the battery box. . I use a smart battery maintainer and run it 2-3 times a year to keep fresh gas in the carb. It needs a bigger battery.
Should not have used synthetic oil before breaking it in. Dump it, run for 5hrs and dump again to get shavings out. Then do it again at 25 hrs. After that you can run on synthetic. Synthetic will let it run cooler
....a man that obviously has done things....good call...I was gonna say the same thing. You want the parts to "seat in" by running it with regular oil before using synthetic.
It was normal, just cut the choke off as soon as it is on , or if the choke was on and 1st or second attempt didn't come on , put the choke on off and try it, you did great
I know with a smaller generator a 2800 watt generator rated really a 2500, I want a big swamp cooler a refrigerator a freezer TV and internet and certain LED lighting and I have an overloaded it yet
I to believe in 2 is 1,In 2017 Maria hit Puerto Rico I had a 7k diesel generator, wanted to buy a 3.5k gasoline generator for backup, the wife didn't what me to spend the $$,(money was tight), big mistake, 2 weeks in the emergency the engine blew on the diesel generator and I was without power for a month, and I was lucky ,there was people without power for up to a year,now I have 4 generator's and planning for a solar system!
We have used the ruclips.net/user/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!
Make 3-4 panels out of sound board, surround it while running. I have mine on a 4 wheel furniture dolly with rubber matting under gen, nelps quiet vibrations. Also, try not to run in under the carport/garage, or other enclosed areas.
No, that’s only for really small engines like a chainsaw. As for a generator, keep it on full choke until it fires up, let it sit for 10 seconds or so, then switch it to the run position.
I have this generator, and it stopped working after about 3 hours of run time. The control board would not shut the unit off. The only way to shit it down was to used the fuel switch. The electric start was not working. I took the cover off to see if anything obvious was wrong. Did a voltage check to see if the power generation was working. It was. They denied my warranty, so make sure and do not touch it if you have problems like me. They will deny any warranty. This is my first and last Champion.
Maybe it's "never a problem", but the manufacturer does recommend not using synthetic oil until after the 5 hour break-in period. Synthetic is too slippery to allow the rings to wear in properly.
Even if you dont have electric start, go to ebay and buy a starting system based on you engines H.P. or CC rating. Pop off pull start housing and see if fly wheel has gearing on it, if it does, for under 50 you can add electric start system easy peasy
Dude...you did about 12 things wrong. PLEASE educate yourself. There is a break in period. You are not supposed to just slap oil in it and hook up a saw. Also, cut the propane from the tank FIRST and let the generator burn the rest out of the line.
I don’t think this model is the electric start. The switch would have a third position called start and you would see the battery in a tray near the bottom.
Why do you think you should be giving advice on this generator BEFORE you know how to operate it? Not advisable to do an unboxing in this manner. It's not important how it looks sitting in the box, or that it has a "pretty funnel" included, it is important to operate it correctly.
Hummmm, I have heard of the boys meeting at the sports bar to watch a game and the girls night out. Maybe childhood issues? You should relax and enjoy the video. It is about the dual fuel generator, interesting demonstration.
Dude cant even use the choke, and makes goofy immature noises while filling the oil...how can you listen to anything he says, all he can do right is read the labels to you.
Generator suck beware blew up on my brother due to faulty equipment and made my brother have Burns all up and down his legs and almost killed his family my brother is a master technician and knows what he's doing when it comes to equipment please beware
I have a 4450 start 3550 running watt dual fuel with electric start. I ran that unit for a week strait at minus 40 Celsius ( the same in Farenheit) during last weeks cold snap here in Alberta just to make sure that my solar battery pack was charged up and to keep my truck plugged in . I live OFF GRID in a winterized trailer. This unit produces more watts when run on gas and a bit less on propane but at minus 40 , the propane will freeze up so it ran on gas.
I am nothing but IMPRESSED with this unit. I also have another unit with over 2500 hours on it. When you keep to the maintenance schedule. I elected to retire the engine on that unit just to check out the engine . Everything is just fine on that motor and it is ready to go back in service. Im going to buy a 6500 dual fuel just to have a bit more power. Good machine Champion. I highly recommend these gennys 👍👍👍👍
Hey is it ok to use regular 10 30 weight oil in this unit? Or is it a special oil?
My power just went out and this generator has been sitting in my garage since the freeze in Texas. A landscaper cut the like cutting down a tree. Thank you for the directions on using this. Came in clutch. Saved my food and lit my home.
For these particular generators for what I know is that you’ll need it to choke it when you’re using gasoline and no choke at all when using natural gas (Propane). Also, when starting the generator after a long storage period you’ll need to pull the starter cord slowly, this way the oil will properly lube the inner crankshaft before the real start up. Hope this helps. :)
TheVolabasso how do You lube the external crankshaft?
Fulvio, I'm a mechanic and that is great advice about cranking over the engine after sitting,
I just upgraded to a tri fuel carb and appreciate the choke advice,
Donald wants to know how to lubricate the ends of his crankshaft, I think he needs to read a book.
@@stclairstclair YES!!! and stay away from sharp objects!!!
I bought a similar model and I can confirm. With lpg, the instructions say, set the choke at 75%, and then set the choke to 'run' right after the engine starts, but there are no symbols or labels for a noob that explain this on the generator itself. And to confuse things further, my choke seems to have 3 settings rather than a continuous movement (left, middle, right). Anyway, I wanted to confirm this with champion but after an hr on the phone waiting I gave up. So, I don't work for champion but I gather all the way left is 100% choke open and all the way right is choke closed (or 'run' as they say in the instructions). I live at 2000 ft and right off, it wouldn't start except at 0 choke and then it started but it seemed to be running too fast but when I tried adjusting the choke (which I shouldn't have done), I flooded it easily and the engine stalled, stopped and then wouldn't restart until after I turned the lpg off and waited a few mins. Then afterward, I use no choke or just a small amt of choke to start and then set to 0 once the engine is running. I still think the engine is running too fast but I'm not going to break it until it's broke in. Also, I bought this for portable power around my house since I don't have any outlet plugs and I'm not familiar with generators camping and so on, but this gizmo is very, very loud. Can't imagine trying to sleep in a campsite with one of these going all night long.
You have to account for air in the propane line every time you hook it up....hence the hard first start.
This model works fine, I have used with gasoline only, usually it starts in the first pull. Plenty of power, also with the 30 Amps rv plugger. Thank you for the propane s information, it’s pretty useful 👍🏼
I upvoted you because I appreciate the effort. Thank you for sharing your experience. Also, your idea about immediately restarting it once you killed it to see if the start problem was one time or permanent was a good one.
With respect to fuel, I find that keeping the car topped off means I always have access to 15 gallons of gasoline. My RV-towing truck is diesel so that won't work... but, like you, I keep multiple bottles of propane around -- mostly for frying turkeys, boiling crawfish, and on our cold Arizona nights laughing at how if we had patio heaters what would we do with them.
Having recently picked up the electric-start Champion 3800, I watched your video for hints, and am looking forward to starting it. This afternoon was "put it all together" and since I didn't want oil on the patio, tomorrow we're going to put the consumable fluids in -- over some Pig Pads -- and get it started.
I want to do a load-test on it, but don't own a load-bank, don't want to rent one, and my power tools top out at 15A.
Thanks again for taking the time; stay healthy; stay safe!
Ehud Gavron
Tucson AZ
Yep mine is easy to flood during any startup. I've learned to only give one pull with the choke at 75% and then no choke. It usually starts on the second or third pull.
I have had the Honda 2000 inverter for a long time, it hasn't let me down. I just got this one to back that one up... The dual fuel option is a bonus! I agree with other posters... You just had air in the line. Right now Sams has these under $400.
You don’t need the choke. Leave it at 100% at startup. I set one of these up for some friends of mine yesterday and had the same issues. This little generator is hooked up to his 5th wheel and it ran one a/c unit, the residential refrigerator which is huge, the tv, plus several fans and lights. It bogged down when I turned on the microwave... lesson learned. For $450 from Campingworld this is a great generator in my opinion and with the included wheel kit he can move it around by himself at 73 years old. Not a bad deal at all. We are all still trying to get over Sally here in NW Florida and this will give him piece of mind and air conditioning
We use it on propane also it’s about a couple months old and it turns off after about 5 minutes then I have to turn it back on a few times. Any idea what it could be?
Thank you so much for ur video i brought one today. The same one u have been a great big help thanks again
FYI - I have the electric start model. Worked well on propane, but would not start on gasoline. Was on hold for over two hours, but Champion Support did instruct me to tap the solenoid (under the carburetor) while starting. It worked. So far, that was only a one time issue (possibly due to being brand new). 🤷♂️
I have the same on and was wondering if this generator charges the battery while running.
Hello: Choke: I bought one of these last year but have not unpacked it. Just started to do that this week. Really enjoyed your video tutorial. In the manual, it states that for propane, you are to set the choke to 75% for the "first pull". If it doesn't start, turn the choke off (0%). You kind of did this eventually, but that's what the manual states.
Yes, propane had to purge the line of air and that's why it took a bunch of pulls to start. I first purged the fuel line before even trying to start my unit - when I did try to start it, it fired up on the second pull. I will only use propane - CA gas is oxygenated and very corrosive - it will rust out that metal gas tank. As to adding oil, very inconvenient the location of the fill hole - my unit has a plug on top of the valve cover - I used that to fill the unit with oil - mush easier and not as messy.
Exactly what I needed!
Dam thanks bro this was way better then reading it lol got her due to chock dident even know why but I did what u did and she got up and running get her dun boyzzzzzzz 🤠🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌍
Thank you for the information.
I have a dual generator that I intend to use only with propane, once disconected can I store on my garage?
I just purchased the 5500 Watt duel fuel and had the same issue with it starting. It eventually starts but not on choke - only on RUN.
Same
" Two is one, one is NONE " , indeed.
As far as it not starting right away...I thought it might just take a min for the propane to flow through it first good video thanks...I just ordered one
If you don't happen to have a propane regulator you can use an acetylene regulator and hose on a propane bottle
And dial-in what ever pressure you need, (it works great)
I'm a retired mechanic and read that running propane through an acetylene regulator and hose will deteriorate them
Ten years ago I tried it for my aluminum foundry furnace, and I'm still waiting on this deterioration to happen,
Propane bottles have both internal and external threads on the valve so the acetylene regulator fits.
Book said you can run synthetic oil after the break in period
Why they put 30 prong instead 4 . My house came with 4 prongs set up . Sucks I didn’t Found out until I lost power
Thanks for doing this video! I saw it at "Tractor Supply" I am thinking of getting one soon.
Whats the 50% load hour rating with propane?
How many hour do you get on gas vs propane?
The oil plug may be underneath, but did you ever think of tilting the generator up for easier access. Level the generator off to check the level of oil. I like the fuel cut off valves how it forces you to turn off one fuel to turn on the other. :D I have a riding mower that won't start without the choke, but it doesn't like it on more than a few seconds. I shut it off as soon as the motor is "choking" on it. :D
does it come with oil or do I have to put it mine came with the bottle of oil
You have to let it choke for a few seconds instead of switching it right before the engine fires.
I usually put both hands to get a sure and proper choke
I'm with you, I bought it for a back up my Honda on a trip decided to break it's carburetor after no problems for decades I haven't unpacked mine yet
You tossed out a perfectly good generator over a bad carb? Where do you people live. Ill pick that up off ya for free
What can you run off this generator and how many decibels does it put out is this also an inverter?
well shoot. i bought one a while back. still havent fired it up yet. lost the quick start guide and manual. ugh!
This just made me realized i dont have the dual fuel version. I bought my champion over month ago and unboxed it yesterday 😖😖😫
mine did came with a separate oil bottle in the box.
Very user friendly for anyone, quiet and economical
If you look up the parts list for this generator the inverter board is not even closely related to what Champion advertises. How is that possible?
was looking at this in sams club also like the dual fuel an for 299 not bad little noisy
we were to
I purchased a magnetic dipstick for my champion 3500. It’s amazing how much metal debris it pulls out of the oil!
How would I order one of those?
There are sellers on Amazon. GenExhaust is one with good customer service. Search for “magnetic dipstick Champion generator”. Make sure that you get the correct model number. Some folks with metal lathes...or more likely computer-assisted fabricating machines - can crank these out as a little side business.
@@edog1955 thank you
I bought mine 2 weeks ago at Sam's Club online for 369
Can it be converted to natural gas by changing the orifice and using the natural gas regulator?
Yeah, I bought this kit and it's suppose to work. www.motorsnorkel.com/motor-snorkel-tri-fuel-natural-gas-propane-and-gasoline-conversion-kit-4363.html
You supposed to let it run with the chock on for a bit first before you turn it off it is a engine
Good video! Thx.
The reason is was a semi hard start, you flipped it to no choke too soon, then you "flooded" it when you left the choke on after it stalled. You should go to no choke after the initial stall that way you'll not flood it out. I am ordering mine today for our camping trip :)
I don't really think you could flood an engine when using propane.
@@chivosadventures8171 You can. Do you understand what choke does? Not trying to be an a$$ BUT, when you put on choke NO air all gas will not ignite properly. Same with all air no gas. No ignition.
They currently offer 2 or 3 in that power range, the most expensive one says it's lighter and quieter, in fact one is 75 lbs and the other is 110 lbs. The lighter/quieter one costs about $180 more, but price alone isn't my concern, I'm kinda scared to think how they trimmed off all that 35 lbs, I think in some cases it might actually be better to have the heavier one for reliability issues. I know the gas tank is larger on the lower cost heavier louder version..but don't really know much else about it (which is why I'm here:)
I bought this last night at Sam’s Club and I cannot get it running I will try again today now that I know what settings to put at for the choke. Thanks for the information
Trying right now and can't get to start with propane
love that
You might want to watch a video on how to properly use the choke.
I bought one from the Sam's Club too. I thought to put it outside by the gas pipe and plug into the house outlet in time of failure turning off main electricity switch not to feed with electricity the neighborhood.
First reason was to provide ignition to the house gas heating system + something else reasonable.
When I opened the manual it changed the expectations. You should install it 15 feet clear of everything. You can not plug it into the house electrical system.
You can not install it into garage or other building. I don't know who needs 4000W outlet in open cotton field but in the end it was written something like:
if you insist on installing it for the house electrical system get consulting from the electrical company.
Do you think it possible to install it 3 feet of the external wall, plug into 120V home outlet through the surge protection simple device and turn off main electricity switch
when starting up and plugging in?
Alexander Kachowski sure
Thank you
The battery blows. I'm looking for a 3rd one now and can't fine one. 12V
7AH battery is too small and the only one that will fit in the battery
box. . I use a smart battery maintainer and run it 2-3 times a year to
keep fresh gas in the carb. It needs a bigger battery.
Should not have used synthetic oil before breaking it in.
Dump it, run for 5hrs and dump again to get shavings out. Then do it again at 25 hrs. After that you can run on synthetic. Synthetic will let it run cooler
....a man that obviously has done things....good call...I was gonna say the same thing. You want the parts to "seat in" by running it with regular oil before using synthetic.
@@glock-hm3ro Cmon man!! 😆
It was normal, just cut the choke off as soon as it is on , or if the choke was on and 1st or second attempt didn't come on , put the choke on off and try it, you did great
What could I rin with this generator at the same time?
I know with a smaller generator a 2800 watt generator rated really a 2500, I want a big swamp cooler a refrigerator a freezer TV and internet and certain LED lighting and I have an overloaded it yet
I to believe in 2 is 1,In 2017 Maria hit Puerto Rico I had a 7k diesel generator, wanted to buy a 3.5k gasoline generator for backup, the wife didn't what me to spend the $$,(money was tight), big mistake, 2 weeks in the emergency the engine blew on the diesel generator and I was without power for a month, and I was lucky ,there was people without power for up to a year,now I have 4 generator's and planning for a solar system!
Probably air in the propane line... good luck and god Bless
Thanks my friend....I'll give it a few pulls with the switch off next time
I missed you. You give a looong brake .
Thanks my friend.
Model # ???
We have used the ruclips.net/user/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!
Is it pretty loud? I want to use for my travel trailer
What type of gasoline does it need?
I'm sure it takes 87, but in your area if you have non-ethanol fuel 87 or 91 that's what I would get
How can we make it quieter?
Make 3-4 panels out of sound board, surround it while running. I have mine on a 4 wheel furniture dolly with rubber matting under gen, nelps quiet vibrations. Also, try not to run in under the carport/garage, or other enclosed areas.
Mine wanted to run on gas before propane
how many hours for a tank of propane...
7 hour one gallon of gas
Once the engine attempts to fire on choke you then turn off the choke and try starting again
No, that’s only for really small engines like a chainsaw. As for a generator, keep it on full choke until it fires up, let it sit for 10 seconds or so, then switch it to the run position.
@70 degrees on gas it was a single pull for me.
What I can do
would Kawasaki 10W-30 4-Cycle Engine Oil work in the generator?
liambehindthecamera I wouldn’t think so just use 10w30 motor oil
@@matthewshat that's fine thanks
Is that generator is a Chinese.
How loud is this generator
👂68 D.B.A
Is it worth in 2018
Mine came with oil and without the funnel
Can it run in the rain?
No you shouldn't operate a generator in wet conditions. And also keep it at least 10 to 15 + feet away from your house.
Can anyone tell me the weight on this bad boy !?
105 pounds
dont need choke on propane because no carburetor is used
I have this generator, and it stopped working after about 3 hours of run time. The control board would not shut the unit off. The only way to shit it down was to used the fuel switch. The electric start was not working. I took the cover off to see if anything obvious was wrong. Did a voltage check to see if the power generation was working. It was. They denied my warranty, so make sure and do not touch it if you have problems like me. They will deny any warranty. This is my first and last Champion.
The way he toggled the choke🤦🏻♂️... please read the provided manual: there’s a procedure you must follow.
Big mistake, you add full synthetic oil. "first oil" should added regular oil after 40 hours you can add full synthetic oil.
Can you explain why this is so?
Old tale. Never had a problem doing that and I run mobile 1 15w50 synthetic
Maybe it's "never a problem", but the manufacturer does recommend not using synthetic oil until after the 5 hour break-in period. Synthetic is too slippery to allow the rings to wear in properly.
You don’t use synthetic oil until it is broke in
If my rig is a 50 amps how can conect the cable of 50 amps if only have connection for 30 amps?
If your rig has two or more air conditioners, get a bigger generator that will output 240/50a or a dual inverter setup with parallel kit.
Camco RV Dogbone Electrical Adapter With Easy PowerGrip Handle, 30 Amp Male to 50 Amp Female, 18" (3750W/125V) (55185) www.amazon.com/dp/B000BUQOGI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_a2LzCb1114EG6
After two years I don’t have complaints of this generator....
You'll regret not buying genset with electric start ! Your shoulder will thank you !
Even if you dont have electric start, go to ebay and buy a starting system based on you engines H.P. or CC rating. Pop off pull start housing and see if fly wheel has gearing on it, if it does, for under 50 you can add electric start system easy peasy
This is a funny comment.
break in on dino oil not synthetic
Shouldn't have broke in with synthetic
No 240 volt that sucks.
start it without oil lol its a champion
Ay stop using my in now is now working on 1 year
It’s so loud
Wow it's quiet
Dude...you did about 12 things wrong. PLEASE educate yourself. There is a break in period. You are not supposed to just slap oil in it and hook up a saw. Also, cut the propane from the tank FIRST and let the generator burn the rest out of the line.
HELP
Humm... 5.55 Isn't that red button for the electric start ??
Why are you pulling that cord?
( scoffs) Read the manual dude.....(oo)
I don’t think this model is the electric start. The switch would have a third position called start and you would see the battery in a tray near the bottom.
Does not have a battery
Why do you think you should be giving advice on this generator BEFORE you know how to operate it? Not advisable to do an unboxing in this manner. It's not important how it looks sitting in the box, or that it has a "pretty funnel" included, it is important to operate it correctly.
i stopped the video and shut it down at "Hello boys and girls...". Freaky.
You need help
Henry Cruz lol
that pretty much covered all transgender people. what's wrong with you?
Hummmm, I have heard of the boys meeting at the sports bar to watch a game and the girls night out. Maybe childhood issues? You should relax and enjoy the video. It is about the dual fuel generator, interesting demonstration.
Dude cant even use the choke, and makes goofy immature noises while filling the oil...how can you listen to anything he says, all he can do right is read the labels to you.
you are not funny!
we are not kindergartners
Generator suck beware blew up on my brother due to faulty equipment and made my brother have Burns all up and down his legs and almost killed his family my brother is a master technician and knows what he's doing when it comes to equipment please beware