Briggs & Stratton 5500 watt 10 hp Generator Carburetor Repair

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

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[@likestobike1111]

FloridaBoy Survival Thanks man ! Wasnt getting the jet in center of bottom bowl cleaned. Also I didn’t have the spring you showed in bottom of bowl, but maybe it didn’t come with one ? Dunno, seems to run fine though

[@albertcornejo2858]

I have the same Generator. Can you please provide a part # for the float bowl for this Nikki model?

[@apodsim]

This video was what I was looking for. I have the same BS Storm Responder that will not run on the with the choke in the OPEN mode. Tried several carburetor cleaning solutions and no change. I assume the high speed jet is clogged and will follow your instruction to remove and clean the jets. Great video and to the point. Getting ready for hurricane Laurel.

[@jerrysoutherland662]

Be careful iin cleaning the plastic main jet it just pressed in,it can come out.

[@timg6223]

Thanks for the video. I have an issue with my carburetor, I'm getting a fuel leak from the hole above the small inlet jet. On the side with the small hole and larger hole above it, it appears to be leaking from the larger hole. Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

[@Mr20Muleteam]

Thank you for posting this video. I did exactly what you showed as far as cleaning the carb. It was clogged in that jet. The only hiccup was that I didn't get it assembled quite right the first time and had to repeat. As I took the bowl off, I was very careful but I never found any spring in my carb bowl. When I finally got it back together, it ran.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome. The spring kind of just provides a little tension to hold the bowl on you dont really need it

[@mjturnbull4085]

thanks for the easy to follow directions! we're waiting on a blizzard here in Mass and found the generator wouldn't start. After watching the video and cleaning the carburetor, it started right up. Here's hoping we won't need to use it!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Glad I could help!

[@dnrparma]

Big Thumbs up! Just survived the 2021 Texas deep freeze. Did not have water for most of a week, but thankfully my power stayed on. Good thing because my generator - just like yours in this video, would not start. After things warmed up, it would only run on full choke. Your video was spot on. I did not think I would be able to do a carb job until I found this video. Good content and good video quality. Just like yours, those two bowl screws were on with the "force of Thor" as you said. Vice grips were perfect solution. I was SO glad you mentioned 5/32" size to get the screws off that hold carb on. I did not have a 5/32 socket, but a 4mm socket was a perfect substitute (I keep a conversion chart handy for mm to fractions - 5/32 is 3.96875mm - sweet!). Overall saved me lots of time , effort and $$. Thanks.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome! This is really not a hard job and can get your unit working quickly. You guys really got hit hard, hope you came through it OK

[@MVC670]

Arrgh! The problem that kept my generator down during a power outage was a simple clogged little hole, seen in 8:07. This video was a huge help in getting the thing running again.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! If that main jet is clogged it will not run. I hope that this helped you in getting it going again...

[@stevenspiece8484]

Your video just saved my butt...im in Va that just got hammered by snow and power outage. It allowed me to clean my carb and get my generator running for heat...THANK YOU from up north!!!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome. I am glad that it helped, try to use non ethanol gas in it. It works way better like that

[@sidneywyche9183]

Great video. My carburetor was really stuck to the motor, so I just removed the bowl. But I couldn't tell which way to put that plastic float piece back until I saw your video and you said that it only goes on one way, the little protruding part goes in the little notch! Gotcha! Thanks for the info.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Glad it helped

[@jonathonchalk6603]

This video was was the most informative, instructional and relevant video I could find ANYWHERE on the 'net for addressing the "it start's but won't stay running" problem. Lot's of posts questioning how to address this problem but none that answered it UNTIL THIS ONE. Many thanks. Saved me $150 repair bill at the local small engine repair shop.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

No problems! If that main jet is plugged up it just WILL NOT stay running....

[@blinker202]

Really well done. I followed step by step, and brought my generator back to life in 30 minutes. Thank you!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome! Feels good to have it back doesnt it?

[@costoncheatham7025]

Excellent video. I was able to get a generator for a friend started using your guidance here, but I think I’ll replace the carb anyway. It was so gummed up that $25 for a new one is worth it, I think.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks. Yes if it is that bad you should just replace it...

[@raymottley7118]

THANK YOU! You saved me. My Powermate 6250 wouldn't start. I took the carb bowl off to drain the old fuel and the spring popped out. I had no idea how or where he spring went in. After watching you I pulled the entire carb and found the jet gunked up. All cleaned up and running now.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome man. That spring is very important.

[@chrisgoerlitz1907]

Great video! My Craftsman generator wouldn't fire, changed the spark plug, nothing. Followed your video step by step [I am a mechanical novice, at best] and it fired right up!!! With a winter storm on the horizon, we needed it to start. Thank you so much!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

No problem. It is really not a hard procedure and if that main jet is clogged you can crank it for hours and it won't start....

[@ganjr2953]

One of the best videos for this generator. Last time I used this generator was for Wilma. 2 days a go I pulled it out and it fired up! A lot of people don't drain fuel and run it dry before storage. I also used sea foam before it ran dry. This is great investment to have in Florida. Thanks for the video FloridaBoy!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

No problems. I run ethanol free gas and Sta Bil and it works well...

[@cashen7384]

Yep the best thing to do is shut the fuel off and run the carb dry when your storing it. Prevents the gas from turning into varnish and knastiness from the ethanol nowadays, that stuff attracts so much moisture out of the air its crazy. Gas out of pumps nowadays its even close to the same quality from about 20 years ago.

[@DaddyDFL]

Thank you. Irma set to land here in S FL in next 36 hrs. generator now works...and I had a reason to buy torx sockets. The family is grateful.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

No problems. These carbs are pretty tempermental but if you keep them clean they run well.

[@kjaarda1]

Lost power 2 days ago. Power company days it will be another 5. This video saved my butt! Thank you so much!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

No problem! Gotta keep that generator running...

[@plutosknight]

Thanks for making this video. You just saved me and my family. We've got hurricane Irma ready to hit and now I can rest easy knowing that my generator will work after the deviation.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thats awesome. Be safe....

[@ICSpotz]

Nicely done, I would have tried to tap the carb off before seeing you had to remove the studs with a 5/32nds socket, you saved me some damage.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

You would have had to do a little more than tap it without taking the screws out...

[@robmaccormick3398]

good stuf! - I'm a novice at small engines & learned alot from your vid., This was the first time I had encountered those torx carb studs...I used a construction (wood) screw with the right torx head and clamped onto the screw with some vise grips...Worked like a charm....Thanks for sharing....

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! If you go slow and examine things this is really an easy procedure to do

[@darkang7517]

THANK YOU SO FRICKEN MUCH!!! Hurricane Irma will be spanking us tomorrow night and I've got my generator fixed. Thanks to you. You are truly a lifesaver.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

No problem, glad to help.

[@davidgoddard5999]

This came in extremely useful. In Florida waiting on Hurricane Irma and now the Generator works.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome. you must have power in a hurricane....

[@pcascio]

Great tutorial. I just cleaned the carb on my 5500 with the help of your video.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Great to hear!

[@glenstrange]

Thanks for this video! Usually just find the replacement carburetor on amazon and buy a new one because when I try to clean the old one it usually still doesn't work. This was such a clear video I was able to do the whole job in less than 15 minutes and it started on 2nd pull and didn't stall when I took the choke off. AWSOME!!😊

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

That is great! I try to keep the camera as still as I can on these...

[@scastillo1263]

What it's the part number for carburetor on Amazon?

[@ohyeah3750]

I've been looking at all the videos for the low speed jet. Now I know. THANKS. On these aftermarket Nikki carbs [if it surges at low idle] you have to drill out the low speed jet [not the high speed jet]. I just ordered jet drill bits to do that on my 10 1/2 hp briggs. Start with the next size drill bit and go from there. Many videos on KZbin to show how to do it.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! The low speed jet is important also...

[@fredfabre695]

Great video. I followed your procedure and when done my generator started on the first pull. I like to spray starter fluid in the carburetor to start. I find starter fluid in the carburetor let’s me know if the spark plug is working because the engine will start for a few seconds.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome! If that main jet is clogged it will never start

[@jerrywood6123]

You explained everything, great job, I fixed my generator with no problems, thank you very much

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! Gotta keep those carbs clean...

[@Spreadspectrumdude]

Great tutorial! Mine fired right up after following your directions. Word to the wise. The float bowl gasket came loose while I was working on mine and it was a bear to get back in there. I don't know if it was just because the carb is 13 years old or the Gumout I used swelled it up. I'm going to order a spare for next time.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Glad it helped

[@fhardey]

A huge help. Thanks so much. Started first pull.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Glad it helped!

[@markstauch2332]

This video was super helpful. Thank you.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrispeterson5310]

Thanks, You Rock! My generator is now humming in the driveway, who-hoo!!!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome! That is music to my ears...

[@DoctorGunderson]

Thanks fla boy! Bracing for Irma and your video saved the day!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

No problems man. Use non ethanol gas also, that makes a huge difference

[@ralphscottiii]

Your video is fantastic! Followed your steps and the machine started right up. After about three minutes the engine began to puke out a thin combination of gas and oil through the carb and muffler. What could the problem? There is a little jet, which I cleaned, that is in the center of the carb which I'm not certain about. Somehow it fits into the plastic float apparatus in the center. It would be just above where the spring is. No one seems to address this jet. Looks like it has a small rubber O- ring on it.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! That is the main jet, I would check it again to make sure that it is not clogged still...

[@ralphscottiii]

ok Thx!

[@peteshelby21]

Shout out From Clearwater FL 🤙🏽

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Good to see another Florida person here...

[@jchiliw]

Back in the 80's,I worked for the city parks department. I always used a speed wrench too. Nobody uses them anymore. They want to use some sort of power driver. I have a brand new generator,still in the box,for emergency power outage in the winter. I won't put gas in it until I have to,because the new gasoline gums everything so fast. And the ethanol in it eats the aluminum in the carb.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I like the old speed wrenches, call me old fashioned...lol. The ethanol fuel is pretty hard on these smaller engines...

[@tiltrotor22]

I work for a helicopter manufacturer, we use speed wrenches on a daily basis. I don't have one at home, but if I did i'd be using it all the time.

[@franciscocallchicopaco389]

great vid, exact model I need to fix, only runs with choke on, what socket to remove the carburator screws?

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! Just be careful with the gasket. I cannot remember the exact size of the socket, maybe 5/16?

[@kinghenry2308]

I have a buddy who has the same generator cleaned the carb and now it just run wide open. Any clue why ? Its like the governor is not working. You can manually push it and make it run normal but when you let go its back wide open. It makes power also.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I would check to see that all of the linkages are hooked correctly

[@f14tomcataocretired95]

FloridaBoy. I realize I am a lil late but this was just the video I was looking for. Bought mine the same time you spoke about and it always cranked on the 1st pull, every time. Had to move and put it in storage after draining the fuel and put a lil Stabil in it. 6 months later, got her out of lock-up and check all my small engines. She would not start. Found you after troubleshooting and troubleshooting. Watched this video 1st then we went step-by-step with ya. The only thin I found and noticed, after the 2 bolts holding it together like a MUTHER and I also used vise grips to remove. I put a piece of wire in the high-speed jet, my rubber piece came out and went bouncing somewhere. after 2 beers and searching, found it. Other be aware of this coming out. Cleaned it while it was out an yup, it was gunked up. Used a scribe and put it on the end and with easy firm pressure, reseated it. You and I reassembled the carb at your pace. After all said and done, it was time to pull the cord. 2 pulls and I'm m=back in business. This instructional video was well thought out and put together. You did a great job making this easy for any novice mechanical person. Have a great Navy day from Tennessee!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! I am glad that you are back up and running

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

My neighbor as well as a few other people i know still have their generators from back when Charlie hit in 2004... Bad thing is when their power was restored they just took the generator and threw it in the garage or shed and forgot about it... literally for 13 years... Now you have 13 yr old gas in the tank along with the fuel line TO the carburetor because your average Joe will not know to turn the fuel valve OFF 1st to burn off all the fuel in the lines & carburetor leaving it nice and somewhat CLEAN... If you used regular gas now you have ethanol in the fuel which is going to pull in OXYGEN to help corrode the carburetor... BAD THING.. Now your generator wont start, and if it does it wont run properly.... I just sold my generator a few weeks after charlie in 2004 so this didn't affect me when we got hit with Irma ... I did learn this in 2006 when i 1st purchased my Kawasaki Ninja that was carbureted... I let it sit in the garage for about 6 months without starting it or running it... Well one day i went to start it, it cranked up but would not stay on... And when i got it to idle, i hit the throttle and it would stall out... So i took it to the shop to find out the gas went bad & the ethanol in the fuel didn't help either.. That was a $250 repair bill that i promised myself i would never let that happen again.. So what he told me was to do was to use ethanol free fuel... So now i use ethanol free fuel in both my motorcycles... my lawnmower, and both my generators... He told me anything that runs on a carburetor you need to use ethanol FREE fuel... Or if you are going to use regular fuel you need to run that motor on a normal basis to keep the fuel flowing.. So i run both my generators one day per month and run them for 15 minutes with a 240V 20 amp load to make sure its working.. Sure it has been 13 yrs since hurricane Charlie.. But you never know...!!!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

That was exactly the case with this one, it had been sitting for about 4 years, although I always run the gas out of the carb before I shut it down it was still gummed up from the ethanol. The Wawa near me has ethanol free gas that I run exclusively in these engines now as well as my lawn mower. It is just so much better for them. After I cleaned the carb it started on the first pull...I also cleaned another carb on a 3550 watt Troy bilt generator that I have that got me through 5 days after Irma....

[@amazinggrace9114]

Great video! Trying to find that type of carburetor to purchase.. would you have any idea how to reference that carburetor, my model number on the generator is not helping me pull up carb type

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I have no idea what model it is but you can find the same one on several makes of lawnmowers

[@earlsrbu3074]

Does anyone know where I can get the kit to rebuild this exact carburetor or where to get the gasket, gasket has a small tear in it

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I know that there is a kit for this one, you have to search for it though

[@roymiller6513]

Do you know what carburetor kit you used

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I did not use a kit, just cleaned the carb out

[@Agtsmirnoff]

If I have fuel in the fuel in the tank, can I still do this, do I need to turn the fuel shutoff valve?

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Yes. Just turn the fuel shut off valve to OFF. A small amount of gas will come out of the fuel line when you take it off the carb, maybe 1/2 oz. Then clean it...

[@mascorrotv2843]

The gas keeps going straight through the carborator any idea?

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Sound like it may be a problem with the float/needle assembly. The needle is what regulates the flow of gas through the carb

[@reaper32FL]

Are you in Facebook group "Bushcraft Trading Post"? I'm in Florida also, admin in the group...join up if you want. I am watching because my main jet is clogged on this same generator...

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

No I am not but I will put in a request to join

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

BTW, I also have a facebook group called "FloridaBoy Bushcraft & Survival". I would love to have your group involved with mine......

[@reaper32FL]

Requested add to your group. I'm in Tampa

[@estring69]

Thanks for the video. Mine is low hour long storage as well. Would not run off choke setting. Cleaned the doo doo out and now runs in run position.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Glad it helped!

[@Hawlkeye-e9p]

Oh no. Did all that and when i go to start. It starts then dies and pukes up a huge amount of gas out of the carb.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Sounds like the float is stuck...

[@Budro4764]

I hate Sta Bil It makes apple sauce inside the the bowl and tanks. NO E gas is the best to use and keep it fresh and start jennies at least once a month then when it warms up put a load on it to keep it in proper working order................

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Sta Bil aint the best but I usually use just No E gas

[@harryglotz3528]

@@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival Mine floods with a new needle and gaskets

[@billleger1936]

This is the only video I could find on these older carbs. Started first pull. Thank you!!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Glad I could help!

[@swift_sap]

Great video! Thanks. I have the same generator and it's 13 years old. It recently stopped working and this video is exactly what I needed. Easy to follow instruction and clear visuals. Fixed mine in less than 30 min.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Great to hear! With hurricanes on the way always good to be safe rather than sorry. If that main jet is plugged it will never run...

[@jeanettelee4360]

Thank you sir. Good video quality. Nice step by step process. Thank you again for putting this out for the world!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tubeu1kenob]

You, my friend, have saved the day. Same thing: bought 2004, ran 40 hours, sat covered in garage. Hurricane Ian hit us hard. Gen wouldn’t start. Did what you showed with zero problem. Cranked right up. Can’t thank you enough!!! Thank you for the detailed video and instruction. My food is saved, we have lights, fans and portable AC!!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Glad I could help!

[@jeffstone684]

Thanks for this video!! This is my exact model and the step-by-step was super helpful. I have neglected my generator for over 2 years with no maintenance and tried to start it after all that time but no joy. You nailed it! The high speed jet was clogged. Put her back together and started on the first pull.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Fantastic!

[@scottcunningham7362]

Best pc of advice is use ethanol free gas in all small engines along with marvel mystery oil

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Great point! Eth free gas is a must

[@howardehrsam6182]

Perfect video, thanks for taking the time and all the little tricks! I have conceded to do this before every hurricane season. Too easy with video not to just do it automatically so it runs great. Mine started right up on first pull and now running like a champ on 1 year old gas.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Glad it helped!

[@ChrisLindner2]

You're awesome! Thanks, man! Got the same generator, hasn't run for about 2 yrs. Followed your video, started on the first pull! Rock on!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Cool man! Try to find some non ethanol gas to run through it, helps a ton....

[@mrryangovernment1975]

Your video was perfect. Watched it once and fixed it within 1/2 an hour. Thank you!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome!

[@brewster102]

I have had 3 different small motors go belly up with this same problem in the last week ---a push lawn mower, honda self propelled mower, and a generator like this one (that hadn't been run in over 5 years) all of the repairs guided by KZbin videos. A total of $ 1,000 worth of tools that would have cost at least $ 300 if I had brought them somewhere. The small engine repair guys must curse KZbin daily !!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Lol...they probably do. It is not hard to repair your own stuff and save a lot of $

[@merrittorius]

Ey Matt! Brotha that was TOO easy after your walk through. First pull and she's running. Firm handshakes.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome, glad it worked

[@tjhughesjr4571]

Still saving lives 7 years later! Thank you for this video! Now i’m ready for Tropical Storm Francine!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Glad it worked for you!! The additives that they put in gasoline these days really gums up the carbs on these thing...

[@semperfi1042]

Phenomenal video. Did exactly like you said, step by step, and it started first pull. Thank you brother. Life saver.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome. Glad I could help...

[@SpidersaurousRex]

Thank you! I didnt clean the one on mine but replaced it, and now Ill try cleaning the original! You saved my ass come this winter! Question, I wasnt able to get my float bowl apart. It didnt come apart easily like in the video. Suggestions?

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

It is probably just stuck. Try cleaning it with some carb cleaner...

[@DS-gc7vg]

Thanks for the video, very well done. My wood chipper has the same carb and after watching this I fixed the clogged jet and now it's running again. Saved me a lot of time, take care.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome!

[@vinceprestige3322]

Awesome instructional video! Very informative, understandable, and well put together! Thanks for taking the time to show us this. Greatly appreciated!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mr.houston6892]

I have the same generator. Do you know what the valve gap lash is supposed to be on this bad boy?

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I do not...

[@mr.houston6892]

Found it yesterday on the main website. Its .004-.006 on both of them

[@chicagohandyman]

I just did mine but didn't have a spring. Must be a revised version. Also, on mine, the crazy rubber seal registers into groves on the white plastic.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I have heard of some without a spring that work just fine so no worries. Yes that seal is no fun...

[@ricabrock1671]

This is a great video! You saved me $200. That is what I was quoted to replace my carburetor before the tech even looked at my generator to see if that was what was needed. So.......I watched your video, cleaned my carburetor in 20 minutes and it runs GREAT now. Thanks so much!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

No problem. Keep good gas in it and run it regularly now and you will be ready for hurricane season

[@Mrmann5050]

Do you have a Part number for rebuild kit? I need that “o ring” type gasket that’s imbedded in the upper portion of the carb bowl (referenced at 10:21 of your video). The carb is dumping gas out of the intake (air filter) side so I want to replace all internal parts including gaskets and float needle. Thanks

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I do not but I know that they used to have the rebuild kit on Amazon

[@irel4ever]

Did it start right up? I need to try this and that looked fairly simple. I couldn't find part II. Thanks. Cheers.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Yes it did start right back up so there was not a part 2. If yours will not start your main jet is probably clogged. Try this, it is not hard at all...

[@mikelastpass689]

Fabulous Tutorial. Thanks Much. Do yourself a favor & ditch the stabil & start using K-100 . Light Years Better. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! I will try the K100

[@GlobalDezin]

You are the MAN, excellent instructions, worked Perfectly

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks man, glad it worked out for you. gotta have that generator ready...

[@kentporter8107]

Great video! One of the only ones where you filmed every step and showed what you were doing. So many skip steps like the choke rod, where they go, big one small one etc. The whole process, nice! , GREAT job, thank you!!!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bkochu7114]

You are indeed THE MAN! I also live in FL and thought I'd better fire it up in case Dorian does hit here on the west coast. Since it started with a squirt of starting fluid then immediately stopped, I thought "clogged carb." Sure enough it was and your awesome instructions made it fairly easy. THANK YOU SIR!!!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

You are entirely welcome

[@carlkessler303]

I cannot get those screws out. I'm being very careful trying not to strip them why they used flat head and Phillips head screws instead of something with a hex head is beyond me. So everything's gone fast but I'm at a dead stop now. I'm hitting it with WD-40 hoping that it'll break three a little bit. And the metal on these bolts seems incredibly soft. Very frustrating to get through the whole disassembly down to the last two bolts. Took me maybe 30 minutes to get the carburetor off and now I've spent an hour just trying to get those screws out.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I had to crack them loose with some straight jawed vise grips. It is stupid how tight they put those on...

[@dscdrkel5546]

The best SLOW instructions I have seen on youtube**most go so fast they dont give you time to learn anything.***THANKS ***DR KEL

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

No problem!

[@floridadave224]

Of course I wait until IAN is almost here to try and start the generator...won't start. Haven't used it since IRMA. Trying the carb clean...wish me luck!!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Just take your time and follow what I did it will work

[@cjones1560]

Didn't read F14TomcatAOC's post close enough. The high speed jet popped out - caugtt it as it slid out. Didn't see any piece of rubber which I presume would be a rubber o ring. Found an illustrated parts break down of a nikki carborator - didn't see an o ring or similar rubber piece. Could be on the garage floor...

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

It could have dropped out...

[@angelotillas9782]

Great video, you must be in terrible shape, you exhale like you just benched 300 lbs. and you're only turning a nut. You need to do some daily walking, you aren't physically fit.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Lol it was very hot when I did this video. I am in great shape btw

[@smitty2721]

I bought a new carburetor, but it wouldn't perform right. I took it apart. It didn't have a spring in it nor did it have grooves in the casting for the rubber gasket. Unbelievable! I threw away the original carburetor, now I wish that had kept it.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Some of them were different but you can clean these up pretty well

[@tac0008]

What carb cleaner do you use that doesn't destroy the rubber gaskets. My carb cleaning reacts with the rubber making them misshapen. I've sprayed them in the past and quickly hit them with some bursts of WD-40. Thank you for any suggestions that you have

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I use regular old Gumout Carb cleaner...

[@pvfd304]

Thanks for the video. My gen set would only run on choke the last time I needed it. It cleared up after a while but still had a miss once and awhile. Took my carb off and cleaned the junk out and it started on the first pull. Running smooth now. Yep, the screws must have loctite on them. I broke the tip on my screwdriver trying to loosen them. Vice grip tip worked great. My gasket swelled and I boiled it in water for a few mins and dried it in the sun and it shrunk enough to fit.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome. Try to get some non ethanol gas and try an NGK plug. It makes a lot of difference

[@nicholasfilion1123]

I have this carburetor on my generator and it keeps flooding. I replaced the main gasket and float needle but does the same thing. Any advice? Also I believe my generator has the incorrect spark plug. If you have the same engine and know what it takes please let me know!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Sounds like the float is sticking...

[@SpidersaurousRex]

Shout out to florida boy survival! Im here 7 yrs later lol thanks man ur a lifesaver!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks!

[@earthenergyhex]

I liked your "How to backfeed your house with a generator" video. The comments were turned off, the youtube know-it-alls must have given you hell.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! Yes, they called me either a saint or a killer and everything in between. Those armchair experts are brutal...

[@justabill5780]

I thought about rebuilding my generator carb. But then I realized I could buy a new one for less than $20. So I bought 2.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Good idea lol

[@Bits-of-Bytes]

I found your video today and have this exact same gen set. My carb was flooding. I cleaned it and put back together and now the fuel isn't pouring straight through the carb and out the air filter anymore lol but it is running too rich. Suggestions?

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I would check the float and choke system

[@jimborden1358]

Irma hits tomorrow Saturday 9/9/17 your video was just what I needed to Know to get my power back on. Thanks

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks. So you are up and running now, right?

[@reaper32FL]

Tampa electric lost power to over 300K of it's customers, in Tampa (Lutz) we're still on generator.

[@handicapitation3250]

I just bought one of these used and it will only run choked. Followed the video and the carburetor was pretty clean already. There was some orange liquid gas that came out of it though. Still will only run choked after cleaning carb. Anything else that could be wrong with it?

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Try a new plug and check the carb float assembly...

[@daniellambert3449]

Have a question Im hoping you might be able to help I picked up a generator that has the same engine as yours. It ran when I first got it but it was rounning extremely rough pulled the carb and cleaned it. Now it runs alot better but when shutting it off it shut down so violently it looks like its going rip the motor off the mounts. Also if I dont shut off the fuel it will flood itself out. Any ideas as to what could be causing it to do this? Thankyou

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Not sure about the shaking but the fuel issue sounds like a stuck float. Pull the float bowl and clean it out again...

[@cdkimmel]

Worked like a charm! That piece was completely blocked. Cranked right up after cleaning.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Its that main jet that keeps it from starting...

[@gwilli9511]

Very good video, I have the same generator. By the way, we both make the same "old man" noises while working lol.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Lol it is a good unit if you keep the carb clean

[@Budro4764]

I feel for ya'll my Southern Brother. Irma is tearing ya'll up. I am doing one of those carbs right now. Bad Bad ethanol fuel does that every time. I have a small engine repair shop in South Louisiana and have done 3 in the last month just like yours. Yes Thor tightened those screws down. LOL.... I liked and subbed you. I have quite a few friends over there in Florida......... Stay safe Mon Ami ~!~!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks brotha. I have some ties to S LA also. I try to run non Ethanol gas in these, they work so much better.

[@plumkey197]

I’m in the Baton Rouge area (Zachary) and the Murphy on Hwy 61 is the only close location we have for non-ethanol gasoline. Most people just don’t realize the way the humidity down here manages to contaminate any gas with ethanol by adding water to the “blend”, esp. when it is left in the tanks of equipment. Stabilizer does nothing to stop this process. Good to see a fellow Louisiana boy on here.

[@expertworkaccount8885]

Well you are f****** awesome I just did the whole thing and it started right up this generator hasn't started in years and I did everything you did and it fired up first shot I f****** love you

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Lol thanks! Gotta keep that main jet clear or it will not run....

[@johncustalow4394]

DUDE - I could kiss you .... JK but thanks just fixed my generator and it is ready to go !

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome

[@jimmycampbell8175]

Man, thank you very much for the detailed video. One question, is there no removable seat for the needle?? New sub!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Thanks! Not that I know of

[@andyhollister4610]

You don't know it but you just saved somebody's life you said there was sandy stuff in there I thought my neighbor put sugar in it

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Lol steady now. It is the junk in the ethanol gas that dries out and crystallizes in the float bowl...

[@Chuck-e6y]

Thank you for this Florida boy waiting for a hurricane.and not a mechanic.I took the carbarator apart and got it back ok and it cranked.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome

[@cassandralaz]

please can you tell me what kind o socket or number are you use for the carburetor studs???thanks alot or the video you xplain so good

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

I tell you what size in the video...

[@frogfoot198]

That's a Nikki carburetor. The best way to repair a Nikki carb is to throw it in the garbage and buy a much better carburetor and replace that piece of crap.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

It aint the greatest but it will work if you keep it clean

[@eggheadcafevideos]

Thank you so much. I'm not mechanically inclined. Prepping for Irma and generator wouldn't start. While watching this step by step, it only took a few minutes. Generator works like a charm. You were a huge help!

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome. I am glad that I could help....use ethanol free gas if you can, it makes a BIG difference

[@satwithcheaptrick78]

Very clear. I knew what to expect. However, socket to remove carb studs was 4mm. Thanks.

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Glad it was helpful! This is really not very hard at all and it is best to do this now before hurricane season is here....

[@bennydavis5289]

100 percent on point, exact issue with mine, running like a boss now👍

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Awesome