Appreciate that, I try to make my videos easy to follow! Thank you for watching and for your comment.

Thank you, I really appreciate your comment.

Thanks for watching my video. I can definitely try to help you out. From my experience, if an inverter generator stopped producing power then most likely it has an inverter module issue. But, I always recommend to verify that the carburetor is clean, spark plug is good and spark arrestor is not clogged. If any of these are faulty then the engine won’t be operating at the rpms needed to produce power. You mentioned the engine is working fine so I’m definitely thinking you have an inverter module issue. Verify you don’t have a loose connection at the module or if a rodent chewed wires at the inverter module (pretty common). Hope this helps.

@@tacticalpowerpro thank you for the help. I'll see if the rpm is running high enough.

You’re welcome! Keep me updated.

Suena como un problema con la bobina. Pero primero verifique el nivel de aceite, si el nivel esta bajito el sensor del nivel de aceite lleva a tierra el circuito de encendido evitando que tire chispa la bobina y el generador no encienda.

Almost a worthless comment. At minute 3:38 I started to talk about how to route the wiring through the customer connection panel grommet out to the oil filter warmer. Thanks for watching the video.

Wow! The kit itself costs $100-$150. They are charging you $700-$750 for labor, that's crazy. I recommend getting another quote or try to install it yourself.

@ agree with you on that. I’m comfortable with doing it myself or buying it and having an electrician do it. Appreciate you.

Don’t mention it, I’m here to help. Good luck with the installation.

Sounds like the generator ran and shutdown once it burned the fuel it had in the carburetor bowl. Check the fuel valve is not closed. I would recommend a good carburetor clean up if it hasn't been done. It could be dirty and have the float needle stuck closed preventing fuel to reach the carb.

@@tacticalpowerpro when I stored the generator in the fall, I turned off the fuel valve. Or at least I think I did. I turned it the other direction to start the generator and after some cranking, it finally started, ran for about a minute, then started sputtering and shut down. Would not start again after that. But when the rain stops tomorrow I'll try changing the position of that valve handle and try again. Thanks!

Were you able to check the position of the fuel valve?

@@tacticalpowerpro yes, apparently I had forgotten to turn it off last time I used it and assumed it was off when i turned it. Actually, I was turning it from ON to OFF thinking I was doing the reverse. I was able to start it up. It does seem to run lean though. I need to pull out choke halfway, or it misfires alot. Could not find an idle mixture adjustment on this engine.

Great to read the generator is running. I recommend pulling the carburetor and giving it a good clean. That will solve your running lean issues.

You are very welcome! Glad it helped. Thank you for watching my video.

¿Que problema tiene la planta? ¿No prende? ¿No genera voltaje?

Thanks for watching, commenting and for the sub. I really appreciate it!

Disney kicking them out 🤣

I’m surprised the generator started and didn’t had the overload red light on. Rats typically chew through ignition wires or wires that goes to the inverter module.

Thank you for watching my video. Yes! Fuel leaking out of the air filter box is also a sign of a clogged / dirty / stuck / bad float needle in the carburetor.

The rubber hose you mentioned from the valve cover to the air box is a breather hose. The fuel is not coming through there, but oil can get through that breather hose and soak your air filter with oil. Specially when the generator is overfilled with oil.

The fix is the same. Matter of fact it’s easier. You need to clean the carburetor specially the pilot jet (the black jet on top of the carburetor). The carburetor is easier to reach in the 4000watt Ryobi.

What motor are you plugging? How much amperage or watts it consumes?

Yes! The switch in the top left corner is the fuel shutoff valve. It has the gas pump symbol.

​@tacticalpowerpro ah ok thanks, mine is a bit different . The top left button is a switch to go from gas to propane.

That one also has a fuel shutoff valve. The same propane/gasoline selector switch is the fuel shutoff valve. Once you move it to propane it shuts off the gasoline.

Hi! I can definitely help. It sounds like the generator is sensing that the “main” power (solar system in your case) is missing or is out of the parameters set in the generator controller. The pramac controller is the one that keeps track of the grid voltage and if anything goes out of the set parameters it will start the generator and won’t turn off until grid voltage is back to set parameters. Having said that, verify the “mains” voltage the generator is sensing from your solar system. Then verify the mains over voltage and under voltage parameters on the generator controller settings. For example, if your generator controller has the mains over voltage parameters set to 130v (which means, if the grid voltage goes above 130 volts it will start the generator) and your utility voltage is going over the 130v due to phase unbalance or outage the generator will start. Same the other way around, if the mains utility voltage goes under the set under voltage parameter the generator will start and won’t turn off until the grid voltage is back to set parameters of the controller. Hope this helps. Keep me updated.

Yes! Thank you for the suggestion. I will add it to my future content list.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. This could help other viewers having the same issues.

Thanks for watching my video. Make sure you didn’t flooded the engine trying to start the generator. Pull the spark plug out and start the engine to let the fuel (if any) out the spark plug hole. Place the spark plug back and try to start it. Make sure the choke is closing and opening all the way when you move the start run stop switch. If it still won’t start try spraying some carburetor cleaner through the carburetor and start the generator. If it tries to start and shuts down, you have fuel restriction issues. If it doesn’t try to start at all then you have an ignition / spark problem. Hope this helps.

Also, did any of the rubber o-rings of the plastic idle jet broke while you were cleaning it?

Check Amazon or eBay, that’s where I buy the carbon brushes.

It has happened to me before multiple times. You’ll need a new pilot jet or find a similar tiny rubber o-ring that fits. When the o-ring is missing there’s no seal in the pilot jet, letting extra air in and messing up the air/fuel ratio mixture while idling. That’s why the generator surges.

Glad it helped! Let me know if the cleaner works. Thank you for watching and for your comment.

Hi! Thanks for watching my video. I have a KZbin Short in my channel where I show how to remove the mixer assembly. It’s called “How to install or remove a Generac / Honeywell intake mixer assembly and air box” look it up. It might help you.

Saludos, gracias por ver mi video. Si es “nueva” y esta seguro de que la bujía no tiene chispa y solo se utilizo una vez entonces verifique las condiciones de la cableria detras del panel de control. Puede que un animal haya mordido los cables y la ignición esta haciendo contacto con ground. Recientemente subí un video con otro generador Firman inverter con ese problema.

You can’t do much about the display. All I recommend is to verify the connections and wiring behind the control panel. If everything is good there then you might have a burned out display. In that case you need to replace it.

​@tacticalpowerpro the only light i saw was the outlet indicator and overload light when I surge it with a heat gun I'll have investigate more.. I'm prior service electric maintenance technician

Make more sense, but a set up like that will cost a pretty penny.

I got some questions that will help me troubleshoot your situation. The generator keeps running or does it struggle to stay on as well when you connect the blower? Does the LED overload light flickers or stay on when you connect the leaf blower? How much watts or amps does the leaf blower draw?

Saludos, ¿cuan nuevo? ¿le hace eso acabado de sacar de la caja o lo llego a prender anteriormente y ahora le esta dando ese problema?

These inverters indicate the gas level in the control panel display. You’ll need to toggle through the control screen and find the fuel level display. They show the gas level in liters not gallons.

Todo varia depende de cuanta carga este conectada al inverter y si esta en modo idle o no. Mi experiencia con estos generadores inverters Ryobi por lo general con el tanque de 1.2 galones lleno y utilizando 25% (450w) de la capacidad del generador, el mismo te durara alrededor de 10 horas. Sin carga y el tanque lleno el generador dura alrededor de 17 horas.

Estos generadores te dice en la pantalla cuantas horas durara corriendo. Si te fijas en la pantalla cuando enciendas el generador vas a ver que te da una hora ejemplo (15:00 hours remaining) eso lo que significa es que durara 15 horas con lo que tienes conectado. Si conectas mas cosas las horas en la pantalla bajan.

You pushed the throttle cable or the choke cable back too far? The 1800 - 2300w Pulsar inverter has the OFF/RUN/CHOKE switch. Is that what you are referring to? You pushed that switch knob that controls the choke too far and heard a click?

@@tacticalpowerpro I had the cover off , on the carburetor the cable is connected to the carb idle,, While it was running with the dial set to choke,, the only way it would run,, It was surging and loping,, I could see the lever move, I pushed the throttle on the carburetor back with my thumb,, I heard a click and the engine stopped,, did I drop the needle, or break the throttle step motor? its brand new

@@brianvincent8287 Oh ok so you pushed the throttle's plastic piece between the stepper motor and the carburetor. It sounds that you closed the throttle plate when you pushed it and it turned off and the click was the stepper motor gear. The throttle plate might still be closed, reason why it will not start again. Try pushing the throttle back to the opposite position and see if it starts again. The carburetor is definitely dirty so I recommend to follow one of my other videos like the one of the A-ipower or Ryobi inverter (they have the same engine as the pulsar) to have your generator running like new again.

@@tacticalpowerpro thanks,, i'll give it a try,, if I mess it up I'll get a new carb off amazon,, they're cheap enough

Gracias 🙏🏾

Así mismo fue. A los ratones les encanta meterse dentro de la caja de los generadores inverters, en especial cuando los guardan por meses sin usar. Aquí esta el resultado.

Thank you for watching my video. Smoke on startup is actually pretty common and usually not a cause for concern. The slight smoke can happen for a few reasons like: - If it’s cold outside or the engine hasn’t been run in a while, it may take a few extra cranks to get fuel burning efficiently, causing a little smoke at the beginning. - Sometimes, a bit of oil might seep into the combustion chamber when the generator is off. This oil burns off quickly, causing smoke for the first few seconds. - When starting, the generator might run with a richer fuel mixture until it warms up. This can result in a little smoke due to unburned fuel in the exhaust. - If the choke is engaged (especially if it’s on too long), it can make the engine run rich and produce smoke until it’s fully open.

Ty for watching my video out of every other video on KZbin. The generator should start and run without surging if you follow my video. But if for some reason you still having issues let me know, I can help you figure out what’s wrong.

Yes, I’ve seen plenty of generators with less than an hour of use believe it or not with clogged main jets. Because the owners bought it new, add gas to test it and then leave the generator sitting without starting it for months. Fuel starts to deteriorate, becomes varnish and it clogs the main jets, emulsion tube, pilot jet, float and needle, everything. I recommend you follow everything I did in the video plus replace or verify the conditions of the spark plug and your generator will be running good.

@tacticalpowerpro here's a good one for you and I'm going to be pretty embarrassed to admit it if this is the case but after watching your video a second time in the very beginning it shows you reaching over to the gas cap and doing something before starting it and I have to tell you if I've had a brand new generator sitting around for a year and didn't realize the gas shut off was on the gas cap itself which is all in black I'm hard to see that it says on and off I'm going to be absolutely destroyed mentally as a man trying to start a generator. I first need to drain the gas out of it that's been sitting for a year and then I'm going to put fuel in it and if this thing fires up because I noticed it was in the off position on the gas cap I just thought it was a vent and usually a gas shut off valve is located on the gas line am I correct it's usually somewhere in the vicinity of the carburetor. Tell me what that keep it from starting if I did not have that in the on position on the gas cap? I'm pretty sure I just looked it up and it said it was a fuel shut off on the gas cap itself.

@@tacticalpowerpro okay an update, of course that would have been too easy for it to start because of the switch on the gas cap. I am going to follow your video now and Hope it works. Again I don't see that being the case with this situation because it was brand new and it was only used one time an extended power outage to where I had to use this for a little more than 48 hours 2 days

@ You said it yourself, you had old fuel in the tank and that means there is old fuel in the carburetor. And like I mentioned, that fuel has deteriorated inside the carburetor and clogged it. That’s why your generator won’t start. Give it a good clean and you’ll be good to go.

@ fuel normally start to deteriorate around three months. If it’s been in the carburetor for a year now then definitely you will have a really dirty carburetor.

Saludos desde Puerto Rico. Espero que mi video le haya sido de ayuda con los problemas causados por el huracán Rafael.

It does cost quite a bit. I saw a YT video in which the person repaired the inverter module by replacing the capacitors, so it's possible. But, I'm not that skill with PCB soldering to attempt it. So if you can find someone or some place that are willing to rebuild let me know.

Awesome! A fellow small engine mechanic, welcome to my channel and thank you for your support! I agree, these Ryobi inverters are shoulders above most inverters when it comes to the features, thanks to the Bluetooth + App connectivity. I also own one, it ran like a champ through 2 hurricanes. Last hurricane I had around 12 of these sitting at my shop the same week, most of the issues were owners’ lack of maintenance with the inverter. Overall they are pretty cool generators.

@ Amen brother. Yeah but I see is ethanol fuel related carburetor issues with them.

@@UhBuddy1976 That's a big issue I see constantly. 90% of the generator I work on are dirty carbs.

I appreciate your support from Florida. Thank you for watching and commenting on my videos.

Thanks, the NGK BPR6ES plug is the one yo need. When looking for a new generator I always recommend to buy a generator brand with a good warranty and great customer support for ordering parts, etc. You’ll be surprised how many generators out there that you can’t find parts for. Champion has a good 24/7 parts/support line (which is great) and Harbor Freight for the Predator also has a good customer support line. Not sure about the Power Horse though.

I’m glad the info I provided was helpful. Thanks for commenting and watching my video.

Make sure everything is good on the fuel side, verify there’s the right gas pressure before replacing the stepper motor.

Thanks!!! I had the regulator checked. It was fluttering at 8.5. I replaced the regulator and the 3rd time starting again it shut down after an hour with “low frequency shutdown”. I have yet to test the new regulator.