Best fix for this is to install a toggle switch to allow the fuel to be shut off and allow the generator to continue to run until it does after burning all the fuel in the fuel line, carb and bowl. After it dies, try to restart it a few times with gas turned off… might start briefing once or twice usually and then die again. Then drain the carb bowl and only then will your entire system be dry and ready for an easy start next season. I also pump out my tank first to ensure everything has no old fuel to gum up the carb or cause hard starting the next season.
@@joebidendidthat5121 Yeah, I guess you're right. If I remember correctly, this video was a response to another one about the switch. Anyway, if you want to run the carburetor dry, almost shut the switch off and it will shut the fuel off. But the engine will keep running until the fuel in the carb is gone. Much better for storage.
Yes, it shuts off the fuel from the tank going to the carb. What I show here is fuel freely flowing from the tank through the carb and out the bowl, when I turn the switch to off, fuel stops flowing to the carb.
@@da1am319 Thanks for the reply. I thought the on off knob was an electrical kill switch. I tried to go look at one at HF yesterday but I couldn't see if the fuel line went through the knob. This is the only thing holding me back from pulling the trigger on it.
It is a mechanical valve. The run/off switch dial has a 3-4” extension behind it that physically turns off the fuel from the tank. What this allows you to do is almost turn the switch to the off position while the generator runs. The fuel will cut off and you are able to let the generator consume all the fuel in the carb to help prevent fouling of the fuel in the bowl when it is in storage.
@@da1am319 Sounds like a video is almost needed ass there is absolutely nobody that has done one on this specific subject (fuel cut off valve). I believe you and appreciate your response.
About to return mine, upgrading to a different unit. I’ve already emptied the oil and drained the fuel - should I run it once more to make sure it’s 100% empty?
I have problem with my when you turn switch to start position then turn it to run position generator dies have anyone had that problem or can help me out thanks
Usually happens on my generator when it has not been run in a long time. The Start position is just a choke position, so let the engine warm up awhile and let it fill its carburetor cup for a few minutes. That is pretty normal. But If it still dies after the warm up, then there's something wrong in the fuel system, maybe a clog on the carburetor jets and needs some cleaning.
All this video shows is that gas runs out of the tank, into the carb bowl when the switch is in either the start or run position. Fairly useless. I’d like to see if the fuel continues to flow if the switch is at some where BETWEEN the run and off position.
Correct. You can carefully place the switch ‘near’ the off position and run the fuel out of the carb or drain it as shown in the video with a small slotted screwdriver.
@@da1am319 When you say run it out, do you mean start the system with the switch in the near off position and let it run out of gas? To get the gas out of the carb bowl?
@@jeffnay6502 Yes, that's what he means. The RUN/OFF switch is connected to the the ignition electrical, to the fuel petcock, and to the choke. In the same order-- OFF-RUN-CHOKE.
Just got the 3500 today. My question is, is there any way to mimic a generator with a fuel shut-off valve independent of the ignition? Maybe turn the dial halfway between Off and Run? I'd like to be able to use up the fuel in the lines, for better long term storage.
This is not a fuel shut off valve.. Its the carburetor float bowl drain port.Demonstrates how the fuel shut off works, but does not show the fuel shut off valve.
Joseph Randazzo, yes absolutely. I was using the bowl drain port to prove that the there is a fuel shut off valve and that it actually shuts the fuel off to the carb.
I think there should be a mechanical independent shut off. So you can run the carburetor dry.
Mine continues to drip fuel with it turned to "off". Is there a valve I can check somewhere?
Thanks for posting this video. Answers a couple questions very clearly !!
Best fix for this is to install a toggle switch to allow the fuel to be shut off and allow the generator to continue to run until it does after burning all the fuel in the fuel line, carb and bowl. After it dies, try to restart it a few times with gas turned off… might start briefing once or twice usually and then die again. Then drain the carb bowl and only then will your entire system be dry and ready for an easy start next season. I also pump out my tank first to ensure everything has no old fuel to gum up the carb or cause hard starting the next season.
I'll be darned... It works. Just shut the switch almost off and let it run a bit, and what do you know... It runs out of fuel. Nice work DA1 AM3.
That is not what this video shows
@@joebidendidthat5121 Yeah, I guess you're right. If I remember correctly, this video was a response to another one about the switch. Anyway, if you want to run the carburetor dry, almost shut the switch off and it will shut the fuel off. But the engine will keep running until the fuel in the carb is gone. Much better for storage.
The gas shut-off trick doesn't work on my 3 year old 3500. Wish it did. The fuel is cut off the moment it dies and not sooner.
Technically this does not shut the fuel off from the tank though..?
Yes, it shuts off the fuel from the tank going to the carb. What I show here is fuel freely flowing from the tank through the carb and out the bowl, when I turn the switch to off, fuel stops flowing to the carb.
@@da1am319 Thanks for the reply. I thought the on off knob was an electrical kill switch. I tried to go look at one at HF yesterday but I couldn't see if the fuel line went through the knob. This is the only thing holding me back from pulling the trigger on it.
It is a mechanical valve. The run/off switch dial has a 3-4” extension behind it that physically turns off the fuel from the tank. What this allows you to do is almost turn the switch to the off position while the generator runs. The fuel will cut off and you are able to let the generator consume all the fuel in the carb to help prevent fouling of the fuel in the bowl when it is in storage.
@@da1am319 Sounds like a video is almost needed ass there is absolutely nobody that has done one on this specific subject (fuel cut off valve). I believe you and appreciate your response.
@@da1am319 so if you turn the switch half way to off it will still run and stop fuel going to the carb? Just double checking before purchase :)
About to return mine, upgrading to a different unit. I’ve already emptied the oil and drained the fuel - should I run it once more to make sure it’s 100% empty?
How can I fix my Predator from leaking gasoline?
I have problem with my when you turn switch to start position then turn it to run position generator dies have anyone had that problem or can help me out thanks
Usually happens on my generator when it has not been run in a long time. The Start position is just a choke position, so let the engine warm up awhile and let it fill its carburetor cup for a few minutes. That is pretty normal. But If it still dies after the warm up, then there's something wrong in the fuel system, maybe a clog on the carburetor jets and needs some cleaning.
I can only guess whats going on here. Its ok to talk bro lol ;)
All this video shows is that gas runs out of the tank, into the carb bowl when the switch is in either the start or run position. Fairly useless. I’d like to see if the fuel continues to flow if the switch is at some where BETWEEN the run and off position.
It shuts the fuel off ahead of the carburetor, but it leaves gas in the carb bowl.
Correct. You can carefully place the switch ‘near’ the off position and run the fuel out of the carb or drain it as shown in the video with a small slotted screwdriver.
@@da1am319 When you say run it out, do you mean start the system with the switch in the near off position and let it run out of gas? To get the gas out of the carb bowl?
@@jeffnay6502 Yes, that's what he means. The RUN/OFF switch is connected to the the ignition electrical, to the fuel petcock, and to the choke. In the same order-- OFF-RUN-CHOKE.
Just got the 3500 today. My question is, is there any way to mimic a generator with a fuel shut-off valve independent of the ignition? Maybe turn the dial halfway between Off and Run? I'd like to be able to use up the fuel in the lines, for better long term storage.
Following lol.
Yes. Turn to almost off. Stop it just before it shuts off manually. Will run itself out after a couple of minutes.
Great video thanks for sharing
This is not a fuel shut off valve.. Its the carburetor float bowl drain port.Demonstrates how the fuel shut off works, but does not show the fuel shut off valve.
Joseph Randazzo, yes absolutely. I was using the bowl drain port to prove that the there is a fuel shut off valve and that
it actually shuts the fuel off to the carb.
Fuel dran from carb
You should retitle the video. Your not showing a fuel shut off valve, that’s to drain the carb bowl
Ahhhh. Makes sense.
Pointless, the fuel shut off is in the front as you have shown. The other is the carb bowel drain. I need to get at the shutoff itself. Good try. : )
Use your words