Carburetor Cleaning

[@LatonyaB]

Thank you! Because of this video, this gen X single mom just got her generator running 1 day before the ice storm rolls in.

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Awesome! 😃 Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns!

[@sophieboisvert]

You don’t need to mention that you have kids it’s irrelevant and nothing to be proud of since there are more than 8 billion humans and humans are destroying this beautiful planet and bringing hundreds of precious endangered usefulness species 😐

[@wirefeed3419]

Over decades I have worked on many small engine carburetors, this is an impressively informative and detailed easy to follow instruction on carburetor cleaning.

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MichaelHernke]

For those that dont have a tiny wire i just used a staple and bent it straight. Worked like a charm, snowblower is up and running again! Thanks for the video!

[@willdwyer6782]

Wire twist-ties from bread bags work too if you strip the plastic off.

[@gillyJJ]

Fantastic walkthrough!! Couldn’t get mine to start with gas, but it would start with Propane. I’ve never taken apart a carburetor, so I was a bit timid to try it. Thanks to this video my generator works on gas again!!! It was filthy, all of the jet holes and solenoid bolt holes were plugged.

[@juhametsaranta7999]

Thanks for video. I opened carburetor 3 times before I watched this video, There was bit more to open and clean 😂

[@HazyTrails]

Me too 😂😂

[@Lordofwar264]

Great video. Gave me the confidence to have a go at the carb on my generator that wasn’t running. Took me a couple of goes to get it right but eventually started like a new one. Much appreciated.

[@jtaylor228]

Awesome instructions. Got my powerwasher back up and running. Main venturi was the culprit. Old fuel was the cause. I'll get smarter, add some seafoam in the last tank of the season and let the tank run dry. Nearly as picky as my 2 stroke outboard.

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Glad you got your power washer back up and running!

[@samb391]

Saved me about 400 bucks !!! Thank you very much.

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Glad it helped!

[@lciummo1]

These carbs are on Amazon for $30 or less.

[@GomezFamily-rq3ut]

@@lciummo1 I've searched everywhere. Any chance you can provide the link? Thank you so much!

[@Ryan-ps5xc]

Thanks for a great video. This is the best carb cleaning video out there. Completely thorough and easy to understand. I wasted an hour trying to learn by watching other people’s videos that are completely useless.

[@brasha78]

Thank you for the video I took apart my carburetor, but I couldn’t remember the orientation of the cylinder that goes above the main jet. I just a love a good how to video without all the fluff. I also learned a few other important “what to do” things that I wasn’t aware of before.

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Glad it helped!

[@DagWikström]

Many thanks for an exellent video! It just saved my stay on a lonley island in the Baltic Sea. I tried myself at start but didn't get it to work. Then I found your video and followed all the steps as showed and "voila!" the darn generator started at first pull and is running perfectly.

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Happy the video helped!

[@TheeDude6000]

Thanks for this video! Helped me clean the carb in my Simpson Generator.

[@Slowcitydon3]

Worked like a charm. Great detailed video. Beryl is on the way and gotta stay prepared

[@WiredForSnow]

Nice thorough process shown, thanks. This is the video that put it all together for me for success. Thanks. I also agree, wear some chemical resistant gloves to protect your hands, and protective glasses.

[@SwimBikeRunFastest]

Thanks so much. You helped me get my lawn mower working again.

[@andrewashmore8000]

Excellent description , i know what to do now with confidence. Should save me alot of time.

[@tekinmoustafa8141]

short and very effective way of explaining. well done.

[@dougwhiting6623]

Thank you so much. I couldn't start my tiller no matter how many times I tried. It would start up for a few seconds after I primed it but then it would die. I followed your instructions and and now my tiller starts right up.

[@CarlosAlvarez-xn4ij]

Su vídeo es el mejor que he visto, paso a paso gracias al mismo pude arreglar el carburador de la máquina de lavado con agua a presión. Muy agradecido y que su canal siga siendo muy exitoso siempre. Saludos desde la Isla del Encanto Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@mapax5]

I'm an auto tech with 15yrs of exp, and somehow... i still found this useful... i missed the main jet last time, and today i rebuilt my gennie, being in FL with hurricane milton, i lost power for almost 2 days. And this gave me something to do 😮😂😂

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Happy to hear & please stay safe out there!

[@swc59]

Many thanks! Followed your instructions and got my genny working again. 3250 W All-Power.

[@bread2032]

i like how you get straight to the task unlike taling for 15 then doing said task for the last 3

[@SoccerDadOf2-4Life]

Perfect video. Gave me the exact info I needed. Carb clean, mower running.. Thanks

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@pl747]

Champion 3500 with 208cc. Carb is clean. Tried two new ones. Surges bad with choke off. Sprayed carb cleaner all around the intake. No difference. Pulled carb and insulator and put my thumb over the intake port. Hardly any vacuum while cranking with the electric starter. Compression test shows 90psi. Runs great on 3/4 choke to get it to pull fuel out of the emulsion tube and jet. Will pull 1500 watts then starts to labor. I am at a loss.

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

We are very sorry to hear this. At your earliest convenience, please give us a call at 1-877-338-0999, submit a message via live chat through our site, or email [e-mail], so we may help address this issue for you. Thank you for your patience.

[@MarkisDavidson-ti4lg]

I'm having the same issue here

[@pl747]

@@MarkisDavidson-ti4lg I also discovered there is a hole right above the right carb mounting hole. It was sucking a lot of air there. Put my finger over it and it smoothed out. I made a gasket to cover it and runs fine

[@MarkisDavidson-ti4lg]

@@pl747 excellent I'll try that tomorrow, thank you so much!

[@wtfhappened661]

Thank you, I really appreciate your video. If possible, it would be great if you could put a little ID somewhere on the screen as to which carb you're working on in that scene. It gets a little confusing with 3 different carburetors...

[@ramonlgonzalez]

Thanks You, THE BEST VIDEO, QUALITY EXPLANATION, 5 STAR VIDEO.

[@stevejrbug6294]

I've got a yamaha ef3000iseb generator I've taken carb off 3 times to clean and it was still acting up I totally missed pilot jet under capture plate all 3 times lol ..taking it off right now for 4th time to clean pilot jet and it's totally clogged up ..thanks a lot for your info buddy hopefully this fixes my issue

[@yannbreizh3128]

Montez un filtre à essence ou carburant. Utilisez du carburant récemment acheté.

[@FinnTheHuman88]

I have heard to avoid using a wire to clean the nozzle as it is usually a soft metal like brass. The holes of the nozzle are very carefully calibrated, and even gentle cleaning with a wire can affect the fuel air balance. If possible, I have been advised to only use carb cleaner for the nozzle.

[@gregre052]

This I knew. IT'S the doing of it that kills me.

[@wirefeed3419]

There is not a problem using a wire, the issue is to ensure the wire is much smaller than the hole to be cleaned. Using a wire too large or drill could damage the brass/Aluminum and May effect the operation. Carburetors are all made of soft metals, plastics and precision parts. A gentle approach to any carburetor work and adjustment is necessary at all times.

[@stevenwilson6576]

Excellent video providing step by step with diagram to clean Carb. I have my iPower 2000 generator Carb that is clogged from gunk over 2 years of storage w/o draining the fuel from the fuel tank. In order to get to Carb, I removed the entire side frames plus etc.Now have clean and assemble Anyways, thank you so much😊

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Glad it helped!

[@JoelW.commonman]

The only thing I would add is that there is usually a very fine screen in the gas inlet port. After you remove the float valve blow some carb cleaner backwards through this valve port and then some compressed air.

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

We appreciate your detailed instructions, they will be helpful for our viewers. 🙂

[@abel1683]

Thanks, Great video. My generator was not starting. I did this and my generator started right up. The only thing now is to figure out why it shuts off after I close the choke.

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Glad to hear you got your generator running! It sounds like you may have an issue with your fuel supply or carburetor adjustment. Please give us a call at 1-877-338-0999 or email us at [e-mail] for further assistance. Thank you.

[@-chase-]

Don't over tighten the main huh. Should tell these manufacturers that . They don't seem to get the picture over at kohler

[@pl747]

Welding tip cleaner is your friend for cleaning carburetor holes.

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

That is a great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@PaulErlandsonArt]

In addition to the fuel inlet, there is what seems to be a small vacuum fitting. (E.g., above your right forefinger at 3:23). What does that connect to?

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

If you have a dual fuel generator, that would where the propane fuel line connects to. 🙂

[@jeffreyallen3777]

I have the 7 ton splitter with 79cc engine. It works great but will absolutely not start in cold weather without a shot of propane down the carb. It will then start first pull and run great. It is very new , no ethanol gas, and other than hard starting a great little machine. Is there any adjustment on this carb that would make it start more easily in cold weather? I have found others with this machine with the same problem.Thanks for any advice.

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Thank you for your question. While there is no adjustment to the carburetor, if you find that once you get your unit running the unit runs and stays on until you shut it down, you may want to try switching to a 5W-30 synthetic oil instead of the 10W-30, if that’s what you are currently using. 5W-30 is a thinner oil that we typically recommend for colder temperatures. If you're still experiencing issues after making this change, we suggest reaching out to our support team for further assistance. You can contact us at 1-877-338-0999, email us at [e-mail], or use the live chat feature on our main website. We’ll be happy to help!

[@steverobertson3249]

Thanks to this video I now know that my new toro timecutter myride zero turn mower doesn't have a carburator problem. I don't know what it is but it is not the carburetor. It's not the fuel filter. It's not the fuel. It's not the fuel pump. The spark plug chamber might be flooding, not sure. But why would it.

[@allenashby7571]

Thank You for your help everything you said works 😊

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Happy to hear!

[@psmith6852]

well done video.

[@malakiaizambaleevi8176]

Good sir how should I fix my generator that turning off its self

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Thank you for your question. Your unit shutting off on its own can be caused by various factors, depending on how long it stays running. If you've left gas in the unit for a long period during storage, it's possible that the carburetor is gummed up and dirty. If the unit runs for a moment before shutting off, it indicates that there is still some spark. We would recommend cleaning the carburetor or, if necessary, replacing it entirely. If your unit was properly stored with no gas in the tank or carburetor, please verify that the oil is filled to the correct level, as the low oil sensor may be causing the unit to shut off. For more in-depth troubleshooting, we suggest reaching out directly so we can guide you through some troubleshooting or help you find the closest repair center. You can contact us at 1-877-338-0999, email us at [e-mail], or message us through the live chat on our main website. We'd be happy to assist you.

[@samueladitya1729]

4:03 I tore the lower rubber seal when inserting it, it seems expanded already and weak. Is it ok without that one?

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

We do recommend having a seal to prevent any sort of leakage. At your earliest convenience, please give us a call at 1-877-338-0999 or email us at [e-mail] for further assistance.

[@fadavee984]

@@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ I have tried calling you - no response after 20m minutes, emailed you twice without you replying, and your parts department says it cannot ship to my address. Where is your customer service?

[@neparerau]

hello, I cleaned the carburetor, it was not used for 2 years and the float was blocked. But now after I start and put the shock in the normal position, the generator stops.The only thing I didn't pay attention to is that black screw, pilot screw, how much it needs to be threaded, if it matters. And I didn't clean de main nozzle 😢. May be this is the issue ?

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Yes, we do recommend making sure the black screw is threaded correctly & that all jets, orifices, & the pilot screw is cleaned. Check out this video from our Help Center: help.championpowerequipment.com/article/dctwwry42a-cleaning-the-pilot-jet

[@joshuaelliot2020]

Thank you!!

[@danielace7852]

great step by steps thank you

[@MrMre11878]

Remove the "Float Bowl Bolt o-ring" before using carb cleaner. As a matter of fact, remove all the o-rings before you use the carb cleaner. I didn't, and had to make a trip to the auto parts for a o-ring replacement kit, carb cleaner will eat up the o-rings.

[@rondelrobin4429]

So cool helped me out 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@robvantour9757]

How much is a brand new carburetor? This seems like alot of work.

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

For which model specifically do you need a replacement carburetor for?

[@zionmeza5727]

Where do I find a replacement for the pilot jet?

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Replacement jet part numbers can be found in the owner's manual. To place an order, please give us a call at 1-877-338-0999 or visit our online parts store: shop.championpowerequipment.com/en-us/

[@fadavee984]

What do you do when all that is done and the engine runs too rich? There is no mixture adjustment. The plug is black, the engine runs, but smooths out and speeds up after turning off the fuel tap. Classic symptoms of running too rich. Needs a smaller hole in the main jet? The main jet has a hole 0.029" diameter - what should it be?

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

We are sorry to hear this. Are you at a high altitude? If the generator operates too rich, it may be due to elevation, & would need an altitude jet installed for gasoline operation. We recommend cleaning the spark arrestor as well of any carbon buildup. 👍

[@wirefeed3419]

For the main jet to be too big I would expect you would have to be at very high altitude to be as rich as you claim. Are you 100% certain you have followed and completely cleaned the entire carb, jets and passages exactly as stated in the video. How old is the generator, has it been used extensively in a dirty construction environment. If yes then check that the air filter is clean or new. Make sure the choke is connected and functioning correctly. Another question make sure the generator is used out doors only and is not tightly enclosed into some custom sound deadening structure/box. The carburetor must breathe fresh outdoor air and the exhaust must vent directly to the out doors only.

[@fadavee984]

@@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ We are at sea level. It is a rototiller and has run too rich from the word go - new last year. You refused to sell me a new main jet, saying that you could or would not ship to my address, despite that fact that you had shipped a new float chamber gasket ring only two weeks earlier. You suggested I change my address. So much for customer assistance.

[@CodyMcAdams187]

😊😊😊 4:45 4:45

[@CornwallStressFreeTelevision]

Thanks so much for this very informative video! Be even better without the Muzak!

[@rimasbalciunas-d9p]

Thank you.

[@backcountryboondockers]

Anything on altitude jets

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

We have several altitude jet videos in our Help Center that are directly tied to our KZbin channel: help.championpowerequipment.com/search/altitude

[@leoantonio]

Put the champion site link in description.

[@muhammadtayyeb233]

Fantastic

[@nickjr8769]

Carb cleaner or wd40 ?

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

We recommend using carb cleaner. 🙂

[@Bailey463]

Did a clean put back together now gas pours out at the front gasket

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

We are very sorry to hear this. Check to make sure everything was put back tightly, as well as seals. If the issue persists, please give us a call at 1-877-338-0999 or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you.

[@CfKos12]

is this wd 40?

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Oils like WD-40 must be used to clean out carburetors. Carb cleaners like Gumout are recommended to do this. 👍🏼

[@Will_Arnold]

Some helped but some dint because my carb is from the 60s

[@dfsdfjoidfnni1175]

Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. kzbin.infoUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.

[@tombouie]

Thks

[@arazzengene]

I think I will just replace it, call me lazy 😄

[@oakoliver7183]

Never, not even once, run ethanol gas in a small engine.

[@FaizKhan-mg8jq]

I need your saport i am power tools tacnision

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

We are very sorry to hear this. At your earliest convenience, please give us a call at 1-877-338-0999, submit a message via live chat through our site, or email [e-mail], so we may help address this issue for you. Thank you for your patience.

[@belindalvmusic]

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[@TCHAll703]

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[@qaiserimam4582]

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[@AsApKris907]

Cleaned my carb and still starts runs and dies I’m lost I’m about to sell my log splitter and go back to the trusty axe tired of champion

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

We're sorry to hear this. It is possible that the tiniest of orifices are still clogged. In this case a replacement carburetor would be needed. At your earliest convenience, please give us a call at 1-877-338-0999 or email [e-mail]. Thanks for your patience.

[@joule-trix]

Try replacing it , or replacing your spark plug maybe

[@googleuser8986]

Stay away from Westinghouse!!!! If you want a generator that is carelessly delivered direct from the factory in a torn up box, this is your generator. If you want a generator that won’t turn on and spend countless hours with their tech support and opening up multiple cases, this would be perfect for you. Long wait times to speak to a technician in customer service and poor service. No way to reach a manager I wouldn’t wish this generator on my worst enemy. No way to speak to management. By the way, shame on you Westinghouse for have such a crappy generator and service that left me without power during the Texas freeze. My biggest regret is buying the WGen11500TFc - Tri-Fuel with CO Sensor

[@blackankhrecords]

How he don't go over how to un screw the bottom bowl. Wtf!

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

You must remove the very bottom bolt in order to loosen & remove the bowl. 👍

[@joeys6627]

This looks insanely complicated for an amateur. In "step 1," you didn't even show how you removed the carb.

[@thebigfellacole3757]

Probably because every setup and machine is different? And they literally said find your model and see how to remove the carb

[@EverguardVPN]

If you cant figure out how to remove it. You should probably just pay someone to do it...

[@jckhammer]

That's because this how to clean and not remove . There is a separate video for removal

[@cbeebs05]

Step 76...this is a joke honestly. No other brand have I had as much carburetor issues as I've had with Champion.

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

We are sorry to hear this. Please give us a call at 1-877-338-0999 or email us at [e-mail], so we may help address any concerns you may have. Thanks for your patience. 🙂

[@lciummo1]

You have to shut the fuel off and let it run to die to drain the bowl. I've had Champion for years and it starts 1st pull. And add some preserv to the fuel as well.

[@jmcdrawer5031]

Do you use carburetor cleaner and dw-40?

[@ChampionPowerEquipmentHQ]

Yes, both of those should be fine. 👍