Breaking in a Generator the right way: Champion 4500 watt Inverter

[@craignedoff991]

Out of a dozen different channels showing champions, you're the only one who knows about 50% max load and 5 hour break in parameters

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thank you for watching! I believe and have read that it’s important to not go hard on the generator during break in to set the rings on the pistons

[@habh8r77]

Just about to start my break in…nice to see a knowledgeable tutorial

[@g_dub]

Great vid, valuable info from a seasoned vet. Thank you

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate the comment! Good day!

[@Allen-yv3ue]

Good pointers - Thanks

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ps429]

I usually put the oil funnel into the empty oil bottle and let any residual oil drain into the bottle.

[@GJAndy]

We'll done and thanks for sharing this.. I just bought one of these generators and waiting for it to be delivered.. An excellent video.. Have a good day...

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thank you for watching, and Im glad it helped. That is what this channel is all about. Have a great day!

[@GunnarsGames]

I’m more impressed you were able to find a 10 mm socket.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

😂

[@dalenees2018]

Get a set of 3/8 inch drive metric sockets. Will use more than you think

[@craignedoff991]

Please show photo of the 10mm. I'm feeling nostalgic 😂

[@no1but24]

I’m in the process now of breaking mine in to, I have 4 hours on it hoping to get the last hour on it this weekend, so I’ll be all set to back feed when the time comes, Never going another 4 days without heat ever again.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thanks for watching!

[@JetFire9]

Until your generator breaks down

[@stoneycarter5546]

Should have used a non synthetic oil to break in, then put synthetic oil in after break in so the rings can seat just saying.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

That is a good option too!

[@minibikesandmowers]

How much life do you get out of a generator? Im planning on buying one in the next few days to use for camping trips and will put 200-300 hours on it a year.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

If you take care of one that’s nothing. Our last predator 3500 has around 1600 hours on it in 2 years and still runs great

[@Ivansgarage]

What is that E-Bike, looks like it has a good size motor.... Good video on the genny....

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thanks for watching! Its a little kid one, I am not sure the model!

[@daniellang6112]

Non ethanol is the real way to go. After break in, I use AMSOIL DIESEL because of it's higher zinc content ( ppm) for air cooled engines. Just sayin'....

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Great point. Excellent oil!

[@robertscherer6343]

Get a magnetic dipstick too.

[@hotweldz7304]

Been searching for one for mine can’t find

[@bobbyb7127]

This one at HD is $899. the other inverter one w/o wheels is $654, $269 cheaper. they are both Champion 4500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter Generators. Do you know if the cheaper one w/o wheels is as quiet? and are they basically the same?

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Great question, I don’t know if it is quieter. I would look at the specifications for noise and try to compare the decibel meter reading couldn’t imagine having one though without wheels. It would be pretty hard to move around.

[@bobbyb7127]

@@CTECH-REVIEW Good points, I will look at the specs and I think I have a dolly I could put it on. But I'm still undecided on which one to get. Probably the one in stock is the one I'll get. LOL

[@kbar6304]

Is there much difference between this 4500 and the newer 4650?

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

About 150! Haha I don’t know, great question. I am not familiar with that model. Champion makes decent stuff though.

[@wildbill9755]

well. your generator tag calls for 10W-30 not the 5w-30 you replaced it with. O.o

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Changed out since then! 5w is a little better in cold weather, but once engine is warm no difference in viscosity between a 5w30 and a 10w30.

[@Harvey-Paul]

You obviously did not read the manual before making this video.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thanks for watching. What did I miss? Did they make some changes in the manual?