DIY Firman generator CARBURETOR CLEANING step-by-step

#carburetor #smallengine #firman #diy

[@RichardHarlan-pi3lg]

thanks a lot for making this video. You have saved me a lot of time, even though I could have done it anyway. Most of all, I probably avoided a few mistakes!

[@elizabethperez0715]

Single mom here and thisssss here is a life saver... i really appreciate the attention to detail

[@chrisdixon2525]

Hope it can help in some way! Thanks for watching.

[@doesntmatter879]

I'm watching this to try and help my adad with his generator, I'm going to remember every step because dude is literally Hank Hill.

[@samthurmond7346]

Thanks for this video. I followed your guide today and got my WH03242 running again! I had to go thru everything twice - not sure what I missed the first time. The only thing I need to do now is get a new gasket for the bottom of the carb bowl. Mine had a fiber gasket and it fell apart. Going to get a tube of gasket material. Now I have the confidence to work on my weed whacker!! Thanks again.

[@brianelkins1954]

Excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to produce this. Going to fix my Firman carb now!

[@chrisdixon2525]

Glad you enjoyed it. If you have any questions I'll try to help anyway I can Thanks for watching 👍🏼🙂

[@JohnS0709]

Hey, really appreciate the step by step on this. I left my generator sit for a year and did not fire it up at all and I think the carburetor got clogged up. I will clean it our over the weekend using this video as a guide. thanks again.

[@chrisdixon2525]

Awesome hope it helps. I'm not the greatest but if you have questions feel free to hollar back at me🙂👍🏼

[@JenesyMedina-et1hn]

AMAZING!!!Best video ive watched,trust me ive watched plenty trying to find a proper one to teach me and explain how to do it,trust me when i say ive watched plenty videos and this one has been the only video actually explaining every step on how to fully clean and how to take apart.Great work keep doing these videos ill definitely be coming towards the future.Hope you have an amazing day!

[@chrisdixon2525]

Thanks so much glad it helped!

[@ronlenardson9716]

Thank your, yes you are a life saver. Hope you make some money on video. I have the 3 gas option generator for using the house natural gas. Its hard wired to the house electrical panel. with a lock- out. Much like a whole house generator but not automatic. When I hook it up it runes everything, but my Geothermal furnace. It also runs the furnace fan. with my gas fire place running I can keep the house fairly warm. Thank you for having a desire to help people. God Bless

[@chrisdixon2525]

Thank you Kind sir. I appreciate you. Glad the video helped ya.

[@ronlenardson9716]

in the video at 43:04(the firman generator) is the washer your talking about fiber or rubber@@chrisdixon2525

[@socrates2706]

Excellent instructions. Some questions: 1. Will the carburetor cleaner damage the rubber on the tip of the needle valve in the float? 2. Will the inline fuel filter interfere with the gravity feed of the fuel? 3 Did you determine if it has an in tank filter?

[@chrisdixon2525]

I guess over time it might. I try not to soak the tip just wipe it off. I've never had a issue with the filters I use.i guess there's potential if the filter was super restrictive. There usually is a small filter in the on off valve but I didn't pull this particular one apart. Fuel free flowed freely when I had it apart. Thanks for watching. I'm not a certified professional mechanic. But I do normally end up with a pretty good repair. I do appreciate your feedback 🙂👍🏼

[@honeybeehelper-1]

This was a very fine video! Covered everything. Thanks so much. Some editing for length would have made it even better. Great job!

[@chrisdixon2525]

Thanks for watching and the comment 👍🏼🙂

[@NectarGamingz]

You are the man. Thanks!

[@user-by1hz6qq2f]

Really appreciate the advice. I have the same issue. Starting to clean carb in just a few minutes.

[@chrisdixon2525]

Hope the video helps! Thanks for watching 👍🏼🙂

[@gunner9172]

Great video. Awesome detail. Thank you 😊

[@jibby197022]

Followed. Cleaned my firman carb and started first time after not starting after 30 tries. Thanks

[@chrisdixon2525]

Glad it helped ya out. Thanks for watching

[@jibby197022]

@@chrisdixon2525quick question. My battery took a hit from me trying to start it 30 times without it starting before I cleaned it. If I leave the generator running for a hour or two will it recharge the battery? I have a pull start on it to. But I started it with a portable battery jump. I don’t have a slow charger right now but was wondering if i just left it running will it charge up the battery again. Thanks

[@chrisdixon2525]

It may help a little Probably won't fully recover without charging on battery charger.

[@philliphall5198]

I try to get them not too use the gas just the propane, most just don’t understand that gas goes bad and it’s a problem 😊

[@magrat3247]

for me the issue was the mechanism that the float was connected to it is stuck upwards because this new age gas tearing up these poor carbs

[@philliphall5198]

For what it’s worth I keep a new carb and hose for my generator just in case, for 20 bucks it’s great insurance ❤

[@erichook1519]

What is the fuel line size?

[@wperkins225]

Thanks so much that was awesome!! You remind me of Hank from King of the Hill!!

[@chrisdixon2525]

🤣🤣🤣glad I could entertain ya. Hope the video helped in some way. Thanks for watching!🙂👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@philliphall5198]

Golf tee work for plugging the fuel hose 😊

[@Dredster]

Do you happen to know what kind of gaskets this carb uses? I'm preparing to rebuild mine but can't seem to find the right gasket kit. I prefer to have them handy just in case they're stubborn and want to tear / fall apart

[@chrisdixon2525]

Look up on Amazon carburetor gasket kit for 439cc clone engine. If yours is exactly like the one in the video. Should have a decal telling engine size. Should get multiple gaskets in one kit for like 10$.

[@philliphall5198]

Local parts store have different thickness of material for gaskets and you can make one

[@francoislapointe6846]

Thank you for your video. I have a Fireman W03081with inverter generator. It won't start anymore. I cleaned the carburetor. Drained and cleaned the fuel tank and put in new fuel. Changed the oil and changed the spark plug. I tried checking the oil level monitor and turning it off but I can't find it. Do you have any other solutions to suggest?

[@chrisdixon2525]

@@francoislapointe6846 make sure it is firing at the spark plug

[@francoislapointe6846]

@@chrisdixon2525 yes i checked today and i see fire . Yes, I checked today and I can see a little spark. Any other suggestions? I wanted to try with a starter liquid.

[@chrisdixon2525]

@francoislapointe6846 try a very small amount of starting fluid in the throat of the carb. If it fires you still have a fuel issue. Check filters and line obstructions

[@erichook1519]

GREAT video...my Firman won't start, and I suspect it is bad gas...been sitting for an extended time. Plan on cleaning Carb this weekend. Questions...when I drain the gas from the tank, can I burn it in my lawn mower or truck with no problems? Also, what are the steps to removing the air filter/housing?

[@chrisdixon2525]

@@erichook1519 Thanks ! I wouldn't chance putting the gas in anything else. I believe the filter housing has 3 screws.2 nuts that hold the carburetor. And one on the back side.

[@erichook1519]

Got my generator back up and running…have a small problem though…see picture-do you know if I can buy this part by itself? Do you recommend just replacing the rubber gasket?

[@erichook1519]

Having issues uploading a photo…it’s the larger screw that secures the bottom cup of the carburetor to the top. The larger rubber gasket to the inside of the carb (when screwed in) is frayed-can you buy this part by itself?

[@peersupportcounselor1904]

I’m gonna subscribe

[@Thalasshaya]

Thank you!

[@user-zh3yh8vb7k]

Mys is new but the gas was leaking from carb. And I lit a match three lines burned the 2 coming from the black can on the bottom don't know where they go

[@user-jj2fl4vs3r]

Great thanks

[@chrisdixon2525]

Hope ya enjoyed it. Check back often for more. Thanks👍🏼🙂

[@kennethhamilton8924]

that fuel filter is turned the wrong way

[@chrisdixon2525]

Good observation sir. I realized it when I put the new clamps on. It was right when it left my shop. Easy to do when ya trying to make a video instead of concentrating on the work. 😄👍🏼

[@BT-bx1un]

Is there a special procedure to clean the old gas out of the main tank?

[@chrisdixon2525]

I just take the fuel line off the carb. And drain old gas out of the tank. I spray carburetor cleaner in the tank and attach an old piece cloth to a wooden stick or dowel rod and wipe the interior of the tank as much as possible. Pour a little gas in and swish it around and drain it. Repeat until tank is free from rust and crud. Install inline fuel filter between tank and carb. Fill with gas and change the fuel filter as needed . Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Stay tuned for more helpful videos. 🙂👍🏼 If ya need more help, let me know. I'll make a video to help ya.

[@BT-bx1un]

Thank you. I’m planning on trying to run off propane only so I don’t have to do this as often.

[@chrisdixon2525]

No problem Yes I agree on the propane. I haven't tried mine on propane yet but I'm ready to try it

[@BT-bx1un]

Went through all the steps and generator still won’t start (propane only). It cranks and just chuggs but doesn’t run. Any tips on what to try next? Spark plug maybe?

[@chrisdixon2525]

@@BT-bx1un so it runs good on propane ?

[@JuanOrtiz-ky9qx]

Gracias 🙏

[@chrisdixon2525]

Hope it helped 😊👍🏼

[@JuanOrtiz-ky9qx]

Yes sir, I did it just like the video, thank you very much

[@chrisdixon2525]

You're very welcome. Keep watching 🙂👍🏼

[@JuanOrtiz-ky9qx]

Yes sir.

[@JuanOrtiz-ky9qx]

Question 🙋🏻‍♂️ What kind of oil can I use for this generator?

[@roogermoore1]

How much is a new carb and where can you buy it?

[@chrisdixon2525]

Around 35$-45$ on Amazon. Just search model# of generator on Amazon.

[@roogermoore1]

I did buy it. For $40 delivered I’ll save myself an hour of time. Thanks for the video, I’ll use it on the install and then play with the old one to have as a backup

[@roogermoore1]

I did buy it. For $40 delivered I’ll save myself an hour of time. Thanks for the video, I’ll use it on the install and then play with the old one to have as a backup

[@roogermoore1]

I don’t know why that posted twice

[@chrisdixon2525]

🤣👍🏼no problem

[@peersupportcounselor1904]

I need the order of the gaskets and plastic part for this generator please

[@peersupportcounselor1904]

For the carb

[@chrisdixon2525]

I don't have parts for sale. Just look up what you need on Amazon or Google it. Thanks for watching.

[@peersupportcounselor1904]

No worries I have all the gaskets and plastic part of or for the carb Ty for this video

[@peersupportcounselor1904]

Meant order as in placement

[@chrisdixon2525]

My bad🫤 If ya can't figure it out get back with me. Sorry. Thanks for the sub.😊