The starter is a possibility. But before running out and buying or ordering one. I would first test the battery. If your battery is weak and struggles to crank the starter. You'll experience what you described. But your instinct about the starter, if there is no issue with the battery, is good I'd say.

Hope it serves you well. Oil changes are your friend.

@ thanks! I’ve been running Amsoil small engine oil 10w30 in my Honda power equipment with good results and plan to do the same with the Yamaha.

@@neptunetriton I come across Amsoil recommendations often. Go with what you know I say.

I think it was definitely above 32 degrees. I would say if your generator is stored say in the garage or a place where the oil isn't getting that cold before taking it out to cooler temps and running it you'd be good. But if it's below that where you store it, and starting it with the oil colder. Id avoid it if you can. Especially since they noted it in the manual. Im sure a lot of people do it, and dont read the manual, and there off and running with no immediate issues but why cause more ware and tare if you dont need to. Just wait for a warmer day if you have the luxury.

@@ericinalaska7648 Thank you for the reply and the information. And again thanks for the awesome video!

@@mx5ish I wish you well.

Glad it helped. Appreciate the kind words. Will do.

Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful! More to come!

Agree. Not the best option.

The replacement? Still going. I have had pretty good life out of them on a few machines over the years now. No connection other than, personal experience. Just sharing what Ive used. Folks tend to ask. Have you had issues with them? What were the circumstances? Always good to hear others experiences. Good or bad. I chose that option due some what of course for the price. But also brand familiarity. Pretty established and I had used them a bit over the years on snow machines/mobiles. With no concerns or issues. Never heard anything bad. Just for info to share and your personal experience or insight. What do you use or recommend?

@@ericinalaska7648 i was honesty wondering because i just shredded a OEM 2004 polaris belt. thinking about going aftermarket to see how it does.

@@jamesjames8211 Understood. I will say. I tend to dig a bit for a reasonable deal and that includes comparable quality and reliability. In most things I buy. I agree 100% that we commonly get what we pay for in many instances. I will also say. I have no connection to this brand or any other for that matter other than personal experience through use. And I have bought them multiple times with no issues to report. For 4 wheelers, Side by sides, and snow machines. If I walked into a store for example and they were side by side on the rack for the same price and the OEM was sold out. Id have no issue grabbing the Gates. Wouldn't bat an eye. I dont think you'd be disappointed. Be sure to follow the recommended break in procedure. For any belt. Easy and worth the effort. Hope that helps.

I totally agree. It makes working on it so much easier. If you've never done it before it may seem a bit ambitious. But after a a few times it becomes just a quick part of the process.

Hope it helps down the road.

Is it different year or make or model?

Hahaha! Well great!

Well thank you ...... For the kind words. Hope it helped.

Yes, the charge of the battery on these can certainly be finicky. If I have any issues. It's typically as it gets colder in the fall, and if I dont use it for a few days. I can usually pull start it but the battery that came with it had a short lifespan. Who knows how old it was before being put together with the generator and then how long it sat in a warehouse and delivery and until sold. And it would give me a bit of grief. The replacement has served me well. Battery maintenance is key but if that slips it's always good to have a plan "B" in your pocket. Thanks for the info and tip!

Hope it helped. Lots of other videos on the channel as well if you haven't stumbled upon them already. Polaris related and other.

You are welcome. Hope it helped or helps get you going again.

Thanks for the visit. Glad you found it worthy.

I do not. What are you trying to sort out?

Hope it gets you sorted.

Speedy sleeve is the brand. It's a thin walled ring that creates a new surface on the hub/seal surface without adding too much to the diameter of the seal surface. It's an option to repair a damaged surface if your having chronic seal leaking issues related to that surface being grooved warn or damaged.

It was early on in my efforts and supplemental really. I understand what you're saying but if you follow the install you really just need to do it in reverse.

I have one of those as well. Smaller, but been going for many years. 15 to 16 years I believe. With lots and lots of use. While I will say Honda would be my first choice. I have not been disappointed with this Generac as of yet. I bought it at Costco and they have a pretty good return policy there in the event it disappointed. Ive had it going on I believe 4 maybe 5 years now. For the size and price compared to a similar Honda. Im willing to give it a go. I actually have a Honda, a Yamaha, This Generac, and of course the built in Onin in the motorhome. The Onin is the only one to give me grief so far all these years. They seem to be problematic. So when in need I just plug into the Generac. If I need that much Amperage. Or one of the others for lesser needs. Anyway, thanks for the input. All opinions are helpful to viewers.

Concur

Didnt really seem like rabid behavior. Crossed my mind for a second as well. I suspect they've been feeding them in this area for a while and there opportunists. It was more like a dog begging at the table, just following and going up to vehicles vs. foaming at the mouth and acting confused or aggressive. And it's the third time on this same stretch of road over 24 years Ive seen it. And I did actually see someone feed one on the first occasion. That was actually a wolf back in 2000. And then just in the last 3-5 years twice in the same area. Coyote. I just think there habituated. And see and use the road as a potential food source. Im not an expert by any means. Just my instinct. Maybe locals, maybe tourists passing through, maybe both.

Good deal. Glad it helped.

Just an option for when you don't have access to that or other approaches commonly used. But you'd probably, but I guess not necessarily, still want to stop the piston stroke. But with the right touch Im sure it's doable. This is just an alternate approach.

A carbon canister on a generator is filled with activated carbon that captures and stores fuel vapors that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. Essentially it's part of the emission control system. By absorbing these vapors and then releasing them back into the engine to be burned during combustion, reducing harmful emissions. It's connected to the fuel tank by a vent line. So it's not a fuel line but may appear to be because it comes directly from the tank, typically. Hope that helps.

Thanks for the info. I can't say I did that. But I do believe there cant be too much when it comes to oil changes. Especially during the break in period. Growing up I always had others chime in on how frequently I'd change my oil. Saying they'd gladly use my old oil for there oil change, and commonly quote how many years its been or that they never and look how many miles my car has on it etc...... Proper lubrication gives your set up its best chance at longevity. And as you pointed out. Removing any particulates, metal, or other that may occur from the break in and normal ware and tare, can only have a positive out come. Yes it cost money. But likely not as much as a replacement and the convenience of it working and being available when you need it. Especially for those that only pull it out in a pinch. Is priceless. Thanks again.

Yah I was pretty excited when that thing lit up again and my front wheels spun. I will say, that as best I tried. The seal is a bit compromised. Always a bit of moisture inside the lens. Not sure if that will lead to its demise again or not. I know when I was looking into options. I recall seeing them as you mentioned for around $400-$450. But was unaware they were limited to 2x4? And not 4x4. Hmmm. So weird that these things aren't available as after market but it is a 25 yr old machine. And as often as these things seemed to fail. I guess any back inventory has just about beed deleted. Just make sure if you do decide to open it up. That any other functions that are critical or even just important to you, won't be lost if you end up without it all together. But .... you could always just remove it. And gently shake or roll it to see if you hear that same part rattling around in there and decide from there.

Great to hear. Always a good feeling when intentions are realized. I actually just posted a few new ones. Starter on a RZR 800 and the CDI box and ignition coil on the 1999 sportsman 500. More to come. Thanks for the feedback.

Certainly an option. Thank you.

This is the link to the one I use. amzn.to/3nCz0bD on Amazon. Assuming you have the same machine. And you certainly dont have to use that one but it will get you where you need to be as well as show similar.

You mentioned the thumb throttle is apart? Did that get damaged? Did anything else get damaged?

@@ericinalaska7648 Thanks forn your reply. The thumb throttle wasnt damaged, the magnetic contacts were closed , but have readjusted them to a gap. No other visible damagfe. Today I'll take rocker cover off to chech the magnetic contacts under there. seems like it is getting a little fuel to start momentarily but something not allowing idle or revving. ??solenoid.

​@@geoffkervarec6930 Im not familiar with the 455 diesel. But if it's a fuel issue. There are only a few things it can be. If it runs for a bit and then seems to starve for fuel and die. My first thought and cheapest first check and replacement is a fuel filter. Im grasping at straws based on the limited info. But perhaps some crud or sediment got knocked loose in the limb fall, and plugged up the filter? Look in the tank with a flash light and make sure there isn't anything blocking your fuel supply. Then you have fuel pump and if applicable fuel injection. I recently replaced an ignition coil and a cdi box because it would run for a while. Ride for 5-10 minutes. Then run really rough. Back fire and stall. Id need to experience what's happening with yours and hear it run etc to really have an idea. I hate to guess and send you down the wrong path.

@@ericinalaska7648 Hi Eric. The fact that it will run then shut down immediatel and run (albeit cyclin / rough) on full throttle has been very puzzlin. Its beel leading me think it can't be fuel, otherwise it would just crank over without firing, which led me to think electrical. With that in mind, today, I went over it all again and I'm happ (and emarrassed) to tell you thit I finall found the culprit. The engine cut-out switch (that I didnt believe was still connected) was damaged in the branch fall and had disabled the engine. I had stripped all the plastics off, pressure cleaned everything, serviced it and even changed the drive belt. Its running nicely and will look a million dollars again when I finish reassembly tomorrow. Some real positive outcomes, so I'm very happy to have sorted it out. Thanks so much for your thoughts and input on it. I hope you have sorted your machine out too. Kind regars, Geoff

@@geoffkervarec6930 Good to hear. Glad you got it sorted. Im currently editing a few more videos that should be up in a couple days if you're interested. Swapping a starter on a RZR 800 and swapping a ignition coil and CDI box on a 99 sportsman 500.

Glad you liked it.

@@ericinalaska7648 keep uploading loons sounds please

Are you talking about the tub nut. After you remove the agitator?

@@ericinalaska7648air bell coupler is stuck

As far as anything that would relate to it starting. Just oil, battery and key as far as I know. If it's just dead and you've checked your battery connections and there is just nothing. My instinct would be the battery needs replacing. Who knows how long these batteries sat on a shelf before being packaged with a generator to be sold and then how long it sat before being sold. The instructions indicate, needs a full charge before using. Mine didnt hold a charge very well and I replaced it. The new one has performed well with keeping it charged of course. Did you use the charger that comes with the generator or an automotive type charger? With the proper battery size settings. I prefer to remove the battery and use a charger that indicates what it has drained to. Showing me the voltage right when I hook up. And also indicates the charging status or if there is none. That charger that comes with I believe is a sort of trickle charger and you have no way of knowing if it's doing anything. It doesn't even have an indicator light to let you know it has power when you plug it in. At least mine doesn't. So you dont know if the battery is completely dead or if its trickling slowly, or trying and trying but getting nowhere or just needs more time. If you dont have another charger. You could take the battery to say a batteries plus and they could test it for you. I suggest them mainly because there one of the few places likely to have that particular battery. Hope that helps.

The tub nut?

Sounds like it helped. Good deal.

You bet.

I can. But that generator is tucked away at the moment. Do you have some bad fuel, or? You'd just need find the fuel line and disconnect it and allow it to drain into something. Once it starts open the fuel cap. That'll speed it up. If you're not familiar with that. There will likely be one line/hose coming out of the bottom or low spot on the tank. Then follow it to where it connects from there. You could just disconnect it at the tank but it's get messy if your not ready with something for it to spill into. I'd were gloves etc. If you remove the other connection it allows you to pinch off the line and maneuver it to reach a pan of some sort to drain into. Or remove the tank if you want to go that far. Sometimes that's not that complicated. A few nuts or bolts holding them on and again disconnect the fuel line. Then you can just handle the tank in anyway you like. Turn it upside down etc. Pour fresh fuel in and swirl it around and drain it again if you like. Then put it back on and you should be ready to go. Hope that helps.

Saw your response but the manual is pretty poor about indicating where the gas shut off valve is or how to do this with this fuel injected system. Video would help!

@@nirajkaji3385 At this moment. That generator is put away at a remote property for the winter. If I can get my hands on another. I will see what I can do but no promises for now.

So far none. Ive got about 250 hrs on it. Have you? Or just wondering if its a concern?

Mine just arrived today - just wondering if it was a concern!

@@michaelbielek1824 I haven't had any problems so far. And I haven't heard of any so far. The main thing I usually concern myself with is clean treated and if available ethanol free gas. Usually yields good experiences.

It's the zoom. Yah I enjoy it.

Yep. Was considering doing a video on just that. Separately On its own. Was on the fence about including it in the routine maintenance video. But it really should be addressed and considered.

Great to hear. Glad they've been of help. I have a handful more that need to be edited. Stator, Ignition coil, and CDI. All to come.

Your welcome. Best of luck with your efforts.

Yep. I know there are protections against some scenarios. Just words of caution to avoid the fight. It can be hard enough when you dot all your "I's" and cross all your "T's" Just something to consider. Just an avoidable battle. Some folks are more comfortable having there work done at a dealer/shop for that reason then they dont have to worry. Just sharing a thought for those that may like to avoid any headaches. And even with consumer protections you still have to do what you can in this world to protect yourself as best you can from the fine print. Anyway, I hope you got some thing more of value from the video than that little nugget I threw in there. Cheers. Thanks you for watching.

I actually bought it from a guy in Paxson. He indicated he had it for a long while. It was missing a pull start handle/rope. And had duct tape over the hole. The AWD didnt work. I believe he did zero maintenance on it. And stored it outdoors or semi covered. But these have a good rep as you mentioned so I was able to get it at a reasonable enough price to bring it back. Its lived up to its rep since. I have had to do a few more things to it but all stuff that you'd potentially have to do to just about anything that old. Stator, CDI, Ignition coil. But currently operational. I dont know if your still in GA but the heat should be letting up about now I suspect.

20 tons. 40,000 lbs.

A PDF? Like from a manual or? What are you trying to see? Or what is it that your wanting a PDF of?

You're welcome.