Generac GP5500 Tune up - Ready for 2023 Hurricane Season

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

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[@danielshuell6312]

I'm gonna remember that knife/spark plug trick

[@Inisfad]

I love the way these videos are so well explained so that everyone can attempt these repairs and maintenance. No fear!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you very much! Ms Inisfad ! Thats my goal, thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@danteerskine7678]

@@TheLawnmowerLady the generac is super quiet for an open design. I guess that the sound is 74db minimum

[@mr1pearl]

All them other people said it all except we all just like hangin' with you as well ! Have a great day 👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate that Mr Bill. Thanks for watching and hangin' here. Cheers!

[@edwardburke9181]

Nice one Stella "the lawnmower lady"

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Edward!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I like the razor blade feeler gauge. I'm going to start using that one from now on!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching! There's always a stanley knife or blade laying about in my little shop. Easier to grab than try to find that feeler gauge that I laid down... over there, somewhere? :)

[@BrucesShop]

Way to go. Another great video

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate that Mr Bruce ! Means a lot coming from you. Cheers!

[@paulsto6516]

Thanks for being there!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr PauSto!

[@francislang5075]

i like all your videos. right to the point

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching! I do try to keep it snappy and on point. Cheers!

[@kbssmallenginerepair2615]

Nice video. Hope you all stay safe when she passes…

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I hope so too Mr Kyle. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Well done 👍 great video Stella

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you 😁 Mr Hank!

[@NewVisionLCS]

GUUUUUUDD Morning Lawnmower Lady!! Whew, they left gas in it that long, WOW!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

They sure did Mr Blake! I give them credit at least for starting it up once. I've had some come to me 3 years sitting new in the box, and when the actually need it, there's some defect, and way too late to return for a refund or exchange, and they spent the weekend without power anyway.

[@NewVisionLCS]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Geesh! People need to definitely take it out the box and test it out!!

[@Big_Johns]

Nice video Ms Lady, we made it through Hurricane Ida this morning with no problems here in south Mississippi thank goodness.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Good news you were spared the brunt of Ida! Thanks for watching Mr John.

[@Big_Johns]

Thanks and anytime, you have very nice videos ma'm.

[@robertmailhos8159]

Great job there Young lady 💐

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you kindly Mr Robert!

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@TheLawnmowerLady any time young lady 💐

[@baldeagle242]

Great video, Stella. Loved the utility knife trick. 🦅🇺🇸

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Eagle. I try my best to make these as accessible to the average homeowner as I can, who might not have, ore really need for that matter some fancy gapping gadget. I appreciate you watching!

[@baldeagle242]

@@TheLawnmowerLady I couldn't agree more. I've mentioned in a couple of my videos that a standard business card is around .014”. Fold it in half to gap a plug and I guarantee it will run like a champ. 😁👍

[@markwiley9516]

Stella great job again and great video keep it up Stella 👍👏👏

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr Mark! Will do!

[@haneyoakie14]

Your videos are helpful because you explain it well and show what you are doing as you go. Thank you. I hope you are safe from Ida.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.

[@TheRustyRooster]

Another great job Stella , always look forward to your videos

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you for your kind words Mr Rooster! Cheers!

[@andersforrad]

Great video Stella! Calm and informative as always! Stay well! Cheers!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr Anders! You too!

[@RichsMowersNBlowers]

Great walk through...Doll.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Rich!

[@SollersScrappingandDiving]

I've just joined you from Top Conker's stream, love your intro! I'm a micro scrapping lady myself but like watching the small engine stuff too👍🙂

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you so much Ms Sollars! I actually subbed you a while back and throughly enjoy your zest for scrapping. I do a terrible job of salvage, and end up with a load of 1/2 arsed jobs laying about. Cheers!

[@SollersScrappingandDiving]

@@TheLawnmowerLady aww that's great thank you!!!🙂 (I do a terrible job at repairing, much better at destroying lol.)

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Stella , i hope you dont have to use that generator. I hope you are safe with weather you could get there. Always nice to have a generator in the ready. Roger

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Roger! I think I'll be in the clear on this one. I actually can run my entire on a Honda EU2000i (except the A/C) and I have a reminder in my calendar to test it every three months. That has saved me throwing out everything in my freezer more than once.

[@bunnyman6321]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching!

[@bunnyman6321]

@@TheLawnmowerLady You're welcome!

[@fixitorstripitGardenmachines]

Great tip and a job well done.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks 👍

[@gravelyman]

Great video. Well explained service procedure!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad you think so Mr G! Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@TLMD]

Keep up the great work Stella!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! Will do Sgt !

[@madzen23]

Thanks for this video! I have the exact same unit, and what happens with mine is the pull start will stop dead halfway through the pull. During the last snowstorm I actually nearly broke my wrist (and I did break the recoil starter). I just replaced it but am still uncertain of the cause. It feels like one of the pistons is getting stuck at the top of one of the cylinders. It was suggested to me to remove the plug and drop some mystery oil in there. Any ideas? Like your video this unit has hardly been used. I did notice the previous owner might have over filled the oil.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching! If it was over-filled it could be partially hydrolocked, that means there is oil in the combustion chamber and you can't get over the hydraulic pressure of having extra fluid in there. The other thing could be a sheared flywheel key, but I seriously doubt that if the flywheel was off just a little bit, it would tend to kick back like that. I hope it turns out okay for you.

[@mickhardie7806]

Stella I'm disappointed that was a bread tin!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

No worries Mr Mick! They are the cheap ones from the dollar store. Can't beat the price!

[@kevincarr7739]

Where can I find air filter cover

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Sorry for the late reply, most any national parts house: jackssmallengines, partstree, etc., will have parts diagrams online and you can order the part. Thanks for watching.

[@wilenelson1810]

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