Generac XG10000e No Power/No Voltage - Fixed

[@rudysaldivar4228]

You sir have my utmost respect. That was a textbook example of troubleshooting. It should be used as a training video. I salute you.

[@aterack833]

I guarantee he could make a training video, and a good one at that

[@victortorres623]

helo good job you have magic now what do D P D stand for

[@bryanford1139]

isn't that what utoob is?...training for the rest of us :)

[@billjohn2519]

He is good ! I watch all his vids and they are always very informative!

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

⚠️Generator safety tips: This is only a reminder 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Children often get curious about anything so we should keep an eye on them to also make sure they’re not wandering towards the generator. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. Hope this helps.

[@matthall9093]

This generator found the one man on the planet willing and able to fix it. Good job.

[@cheopr2]

humble ,,humble ...i admire your job...no brag..just excellent focus troubleshooting....nice,,,,i buy anything you fix with my eyes closed.....no questions ask...

[@dougthornton6884]

Awesome !! I work on LP standby generators of many brands. A few weeks ago I was called out on a B&S 20KW that was not transferring back to utility after a power fail. When talking to the customer, they explained , a service company replaced the transfer switch circuit board. When comparing the factory schematic to the switch wiring I discovered "mis-placed" connections. Luckily when I returned the stake-ons to all to their proper locations everything functioned as normal again. So, when changing out wiring, label, label and take a few pics !!!! Great vids, very carefully made and informative...thanx for sharing your discoveries...

[@Legalmachinist]

After 1600 or so hours, There is no way that such miswiring occurs without an element of intentional sabotage. Incredible that you figured it out. I salute you!

[@robertthegrape2192]

Sabotage or ineptitude! There are a lot of dolts who *think* they know more than they know!

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you.

[@immortalsofar5314]

That stator looked new, the brushes looked pretty damned new and the bolts on the cover had been recently opened. Someone got this, put in the new bits but it didn't work because they replaced the wires wrong. Thinking it was the same problem as before, they sold it on with some story about it suddenly stopping.

[@kevinfloyd808]

​@JetPower482 you keep reposting this...I mean it's all good advice..id like to think most is common sense..but I know that is sadly untrue...but, no disrepect, I'm curious did you lose somone to a generator mishap? Just seems like generator saftey is awfully personal to you.

[@Maxennui]

I am a master electrician and use one of these XG 10000E units as a whole house backup generator with a Reliance Controls manual transfer switch. I have had it for going on 5 years and exercise it monthly for around a half hour and refill the tank annually with stabilized ethanol free fuel. I turn the fuel off each time and let the engine stop for lack of fuel. Have never had a problem. Runs the entire house with out a hiccup. Can switch from utility power to generator power and back and the computers don't even sense the switch! Excellent video, keep up the good work!

[@whatyouknow2008]

I have maintained a Westerbeke 8k on my boat for 15 years. Your videos are very helpful to me. Thank You Mucho!!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks John!

[@tundatime]

Got my hands on a generac XT8000e, Cleaned the carb and it started, makes power, 320 hours. 140 bucks. (evapo rusted the tank, new petcock and battery and shes good to go) Only reason I felt confident enough to tackle it is because of this channel. Thanks for all the info James!

[@jcondon1]

Good work. That is a nice generator.

[@1903A3shooter]

THIS was really a good fix, shows he understands the principal of how the power is made. I could not follow all of it as I don't know all the aberrations for the different systems. The way he picked up on the incorrect wiring was spot on.

[@joee8417]

I'm retired now, but for the last 20 years of my career I was a troubleshooter for several elevator companies. When you get into multiple commercial elevator systems sometimes the problems are mind numbing. And the best part is you are always coming behind multiple mechanics who have done god knows what to try to fix, coverup, and get away from that damn building any way they can. I think the consistently worst one had a 7.5 kw dc exciter to drive the 50kw generator to drive each hoist motor. These were in 8 car groups with over 2300 6 pole relays in each machine room for the bank of cars. O yeah, each car also had another generator with 8 different fields to control the 50kw main generator. And 2 synchronous motors to drive a double sided 16 cam contact assembly for speed control. and every once in a while everything would run. It was lovely. It was like a vacation day. Good job, CHEERS. Joe.

[@adnacraigo6590]

I worked for thirty one years at a local telephone company and was priveleged to a lot of electrical training. I think that you are one of the best troubleshooters ever.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@monkey5335]

I need some help

[@johncourtneidge]

Yes!

[@awofeowolabi2065]

I totally agree with you 🎉

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

Watching this multiple times over a couple years makes me have great respect for James. I personally thought one winding was dead. The wiring was complex but James knew what values they should be. But to not having a color wiring diagram!!!! To figure this out without a manual for this specific genset means this guy is good. We don't have a market like he has, but people need to know who he is when saving money on repaired generators. Thanks James for your videos.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks. I really enjoyed bringing this one back.

[@johncourtneidge]

Yes!

[@michaelatwood6659]

Your troubleshooting skills are phenomenal. I’m a 26 electronic tech in life safety by trade and I’m thoroughly impressed.

[@nicholasborg1575]

Love your troubleshooting skills...just one suggestion...you may want to invest in a small lift/bench to diagnose problems your back will definitely be happy...thanks for sharing

[@Iamk2jones]

Your patience and methodical approach is very admirable. Well done. .

[@rancelynch6514]

Help me ! help me ! Can't stop watching this video ... so much information so little time.. This was almost like a mystery novel .. who done it. You're right there was more to the story.. you amaze me.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks. That was an expensive mistake someone made.

[@rancelynch6514]

@@jcondon1 yes it was! It's going to take surgery to get that smile off your face!

[@cheopr2]

another good example of expert troubleshooting....i salute and give a credit for the excellent job you always present to us....kudos for you ////we learn a lot from you....thanks for your videos//

[@rickbell8243]

I just found and subscribed you are a blessing to those watching and those getting the fruits of your labor. God bless.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks Rick

[@wotknot1757]

I don't know how I missed this one from back in December but this one was one of my favorites to watch. Guess maybe because it was more about the electrical side rather than carb and engine problems. Thanks James for another great video. 2 thumbs up!!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks! This was one of my recent favorites.

[@ianpickersgill3211]

I like the way he stuck at it. Well done and a very good example for others to follow.

[@JetDriver1111]

I have to admit, I learned a lot from you on this video ! Great job ! Keep em coming ! You’re the man !

[@w2dmw]

After the wires were mistakenly swapped, it affected the voltage output, and the excitation pot was. Diddled with , but it did not work, of course. When you first got power out of it, the voltage was double what it should have been, I think one mistake in wiring, lead more mistakes, like dominos..... You deserve cudos for sticking with it, and setting it right. The extra reward you got is the experience, so you can remember it in future scenarios....GOOD JOB...!!!

[@tonimor9721]

Thanks! That was some very good fault finding , definitely a ' natural ' .

[@jcondon1]

Thanks Toni!

[@oldfarmer4700]

I worked for twenty some years as a hvac and burner mechanic and went on to ddc and single loop controllers and ended up doing building automation. That was almost twent years ago and not long ago I was trying to fix my ac on my 4Runner. It had an electrical problem and took me for ever to find electrical digram for it on the web. Found bits and pieces to get a whole print of the circuit. But my age and forgetfulness sure showed its head troubleshooting of all I have forgotten. Took me six months to finally find the problem. Always heard if you don't use it you loose it. I sure did.

[@dannyj5688]

Even though you lost me on most of the electrical troubleshooting, I stay amazed at what you do with these machines!!!

[@ramosel]

A lot of this class of generator have a 3 year warranty. There are documents out there on how to screw one up so that it just won't produce any power output. The devious owner can take it back and get a replacement before the warranty ages out. Most of the Box Stores will start it, see it produces no power and warranty it. Even in a smaller shop, the tech may not dig as deep as you did. Nice catch, sweet fix.

[@kpdvw]

Nothing is more irritating than having to find and correct someone else's "Fixes, errors" especially when you think that all connections are in the right place to begin with! Good troubleshooting technique, good find and as a bonus you have a good generator! Thank you very well done Video!

[@kpdvw]

Had a brake light problem once on my Dad's Car, he took it to a "Repair" shop "where they had repaired on it " by cutting the factory wiring @ the tail light and scabbing on another wire to a wrong location; and took his money and did NOT address the problem which when I checked it found that the turnsignal interrupter switch for the rear brake/turnsignals had a bad contact!

[@jcondon1]

Nothing worse then a bad repair. A long time ago the brake light same on in my car. Brought it to the dealer and paid a lot to have it fixed. A couple of months later my brakes failed on the highway. Thankfully I noticed before exiting the highway. Turns out, the dealer unplugged the sensor from the master cylinder. Gotta love the way people fix things.

[@rustyrepairs2565]

You're very good at understanding the electronics in these things. Knowing what is what and why. Excellent! Thanks for sharing.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety rules. Thank you.

[@garymiller3194]

I'm a industrial generac technician. Works for Verizon T-Mobile and american tower corporation and master electrician 42 years i like your load banks

[@andyjame1971]

We have used the kzbin.infoUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!

[@michaeltarasenkoop2389]

James where do you get all these troubled machines .? Your a wizard at finding and fixing the generators Love the show don’t stop what ever you do ! I watch your show every day ! Love it !,,

[@jcondon1]

Facebook, Craigslist, friends and some local guys who flip equipment. They give me the best stuff. By best I mean the ones that are a real mess.

[@butler386]

You continue to impress me with your knowledge of generator electronics. I could tell right away the goer was bad. There must be a way to make things more complicated that this generator has done. Great job for sure.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety rules. Thank you.

[@esqueue]

Throughout this whole video, I was COMPLETELY lost. Hahahaha. Thanks for the awesome video. I am binging through your videos.

[@tedjar]

Maybe someone installed a used AVR and mixed up the wires? Also at 19:52 I think you had the Amprobe meter set to the amps (through the clamp) range instead of volts. You flipped it briefly over to (and maybe a bit past) the volts range but then right back to amps.

[@jcondon1]

Someone definitely make a mistake. You are correct on the amp clamp. Had it set wrong.

[@bobbillings]

I fucking love youtube and it's creators. All those years before the internet, you had something broke, if you were not a professional, you might have days of reading and research and drawings to learn, if even you could find any info at all, what is basically shown and explained in minutes in a video, direct to the point, and easily understood, expanding your (my) knowledge The money you save yourself on these how to's is immeasurable.

[@cusomano76]

James, great work sir! With the number of hours on that machine, it looks like it was well cared for overall

[@TIMMEH19991]

Respect James! You totally lost me on the electrics!

[@johncourtneidge]

Again, truly wonderful and compelling watching! Thank-you. I'd say that even at $2000 these are value for money.

[@jcondon1]

Also tested the THD on one recently and it’s the lowest I have tested on a portable non inverter generator.

[@davida1hiwaaynet]

Very nice save! Love the in-depth troubleshooting. It's funny how people will incompetently blunder around and dig themselves a deeper and deeper hole; with careless troubleshooting.

[@jcondon1]

Very true. That stator looked new. Someone made a terrible mistake.

[@giggiddy]

That is a nice generator! Good to see lots of hours on a Generac as that means they can still make a good machine. And this is before I've even watch the complete video. Comments coming up afterwards. Makes my day when 8 see a new post by you!!!! Your videos are straight quality!!!!

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Here’s a reminder about generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you. Be safe.

[@jhcr1912]

Thank God for smart people on you tube you just saved us Thank you from Dallas Texas !! 2/20/21 after the artic storm

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you. Be safe.

[@MrDlahti8218]

I know this is from a year ago and I haven’t read all of the comments, but the reason you weren’t reading current on your ac clamp meter is because you need to pass the wire through the jaws. You were trying to measure ac current through the ohms/volts plugs on the clamp meter. That being said, I am envious of your finds - I would love to do this as a hobby, but lack a garage and a pile of spare parts and a source of broken machinery!

[@bobadam7021]

Marine Sta-bil is green. Great work James. Though you did completely melt my brain. Long day at work, a battle with my new 3D printer and then instead of seeing a nice old gas video I have to figure out what's going on with four different meters.

[@DS-lg2jb]

Wow! I was very confused due my lack of knowledge but it was fascinating how you trouble shoot different issues somehow you figured it out. Great job!!!

[@repairrestoreresell2026]

Great job Columbo!!! ABFW's are always difficult. You've got to wonder what the problem was other than someone not keeping their hands in their pockets. Best of luck, Stay healthy...................

[@Jim-ie6uf]

You did well on that one$. Great video, I always learn something from them Too bad Paul Harvey isn’t around to tell us”The Rest of the Story”.

[@bbaaspencer1]

You used scotch brite and most likely fixed what originally was wrought with it. Last person checked by removing the wires and put them in the wrong spot. Great repair!

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you.

[@jasonrobbins4664]

previous owner: "this generator will never work again." James Condon: "hold my volt meter!" Awesome video!!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@Superdugge]

@@jcondon1 i agree you had really shown some skill i hadn't seen in previous videos. once you got all those meters hooked up, i see you been sandbagging us.. lol seriously good video , glad to see you troubleshoot it.

[@johnraley5713]

Note to self: rearranging the wires in the panel will not fix dirty slip rings. ☺️

[@823Steve]

Excellent video. I'm amazed at being able to figure out the switched wires. So unexpected!

[@larrykelly2838]

Way to go Doc., persistance pays off. Ya got a big generator that runs great.

[@mcarroll598]

Really enjoy your videos James! You’re like a mad scientist dissecting generators! Lol! Really great job!

[@DCS026]

You are like a pit bull, you will not let go until the problem is solved. Good job.

[@bstrutton]

Very thorough, meticulous job. Well played sir!

[@michaeltarasenkoop2389]

James you are amazing to find the switched wires ! By a home or on trained service guy !

[@Bassguitarist1985]

Very good find James! The XG and XP series are some of the best portables you can buy. The engine speed is an mechanical governor but electronically assisted with a stepper motor. The 2nd board inside is what controls it. The stepper keeps the droop within 2% of the set speed of the mechanical governor. They are tricky to adjust, and generac has a separate white paper how to adjust certain control boards for gain, droop, and stability with dynamic loads like motors. If that board doesn't have the 3 pots on it, and just two dip switches, then those settings are preset and you can only adjust 50/60hz speed, and the direction the stepper motor moves for adjustment since the board was used on many machines mounted in different directions

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Here is a reminder about generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you.

[@johncourtneidge]

@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast thank-you also!

[@InquisiitorWH44K]

That was some amazing troubleshooting. Someone messed with the wiring, but why would they then tune down the AVR? Very nice repair. Applause!

[@nicholasdellamorte4626]

Another great job...I wish I had your patience.... God Bless You..

[@Yoldark34]

I'm really amazed by your knowledge of generator !!!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks. Still learning everyday.

[@michaelmcduff2263]

When you first started the unit............It sounded like it was a little slow. Apparently the govenor can not regulate the speed properly or the engine can not make enough power in HP to sustain the load to maintain 60hz. It can not maintain 3560 PRM under load. Bottom line it is making reasonably good power. For the money ...........a great deal. You know your stuff. Good job.

[@FeralPreacher]

OK, the previous use was in construction, and was used a lot. Perhaps a disgruntled employee decided to sabotage the generator to 'get even' with the boss? If it was working, wires don't move themselves. Great catch on the 'repair'. Thanks for sharing.

[@dirtydon8661]

Bad ass troubleshooting man! It always helps to have multiple Meters

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@CajunGreenMan]

"I'm shocked." No pun intended, I'm sure. If it's that new, you would think Generac would be able to cough up a manual for it. Love the humor at the end. The issues you bring up are still way over my head, but it's nice to know if I ever have one that behaves similarly, I have a place to start with testing and diagnosis. Keep up the great work!

[@ericvaughn1126]

Loved the "I'm shocked" too and meant to mention it in my own comment. 👍

[@rustybum2]

Absolutely fascinating ! James, you certainly know your stuff (you lost me on this one !!!!) Best regards from Ireland.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@deangentles4966]

hi james you worked hard on this one, and got a good gene out of it ,as for me too many wires i got lost ,and it would have been heading for the spares shelf, well done mate

[@Jameson4327]

Would it have been helpful to check the compression on the motor? Any way you look at it, a job well done ! You have brought it back to life once again.

[@jcondon1]

I could have tested the compression and leak down to find the health. Also putting it under load will tell you pretty quickly if it is healthy.

[@shane9420]

Wow, impressive electrical skills!!! Great job!!! 👏

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety rules. Thank you.

[@YukonHawk1]

Another outstanding find and fix. Excellent trouble shooting. Pretty quiet for a large Generator.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year, hundreds of people die or get injured when using portable generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. Make sure you are using your generator carefully and keeping others safe as well. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you. Be safe.

[@bobwilkinson9894]

This was an awesome lesson James..thank you for all the hard work and investigation!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@suzylarry1]

you did a very grand job on this project ! You have the thoughts of power generating on common scents

[@mjg263]

Good work, that wiring was a tangled up mess! Wonder why someone was fooling around with it in the first place. Oh well, looks like you got yourself a real beauty of a generator for chump change, congrats!

[@davidtucker3729]

good info. Good explanations. Subscribed. You teach well. Got a couple older Generacs waiting for help. You gave me the courage to try the repairs. Thanks so much

[@davidtucker3729]

@Peter Evans not yet as I am moving to a site with no power so I fixed my big generator first. The little 7500 and 500 will be next once I finish moving in October

[@carloscontreras8129]

Aquí en Europa, el color de la gasolina depende del aditivo que le ponen las marcas,(Repsol, por ejemplo) puede ser verde o azul dependiendo del octanaje. ¡Buen trabajo James!

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

Another successful fix. That’s why you ARE Mr. Generator!!!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks Ken

[@richardwallinger1683]

Just a thought .. way back in the 70s,, I used to service the Telecom telex machines .. there was a fiberglass stick which was used for polishing / cleaning the commutators on the electric motors .

[@tylercarter770]

I’m impressed with your knowledge and abilities. Great video. Could I reproduce your findings and conclusions? Absolutely not. I didn’t even need to watch this video.. I just stumbled across it and was intrigued the entire time. Again, great video. 👍🏻

[@Darryl603]

Nice fix! You got to run the gamut on testing which can only serve to help you asses other units down the road. I think you filled in the missing pieces of the puzzle pretty well. Get all you can for it and catch you next time...

[@somerandomguy3868]

Excellent job and generator as it turns out, I always put the leftover 2 stroke fuel in with the fuel for the mower and I've never had an issue, you should be able to sell that unit as a backup generator and make some money, and still sleep pretty good

[@markstrickler2386]

Awesome troubleshooting skills. I really like watching your videos!!!!

[@tedheierman1181]

Yes, great video, glad you didn't give up on it.

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

This is one of your better shows James. Still watching your trouble shooting skills. After all this time still trucking. Not me, you. If your son has your skill a lot of stuff thrown in the dump will be good for some time. I think the stator was already replaced before some hack wired it erroneously. Maybe the rich owner. I am not rich but have used skills like this to my benefit when you have the proper technique.

[@28YorkshireRose12]

Put the green gas with the matches, but keep it away from the John Deere! Nice result in the end. . . One old guy once said, the worst part of repairing any machine, is to first find out what the other guy has screwed up!

[@jcondon1]

Very true

[@28YorkshireRose12]

@@jcondon1 And then you have to find the faults!

[@Mark-ww9sb]

I've watched lots of your programmes over the last few weeks and it is very interesting to see broken, rusting discarded generators made whole again. If I check myself in for a service can you go the same for me? May I make a request? Can you see if you can find a seriously damaged 30kw plus diesel gennie and fix that? It would add some additional spice and variety to a really fascinating channel.

[@indybowtie550]

OUTSTANDING JOB, I wish you were my neighbor! I would gladly trade you mechanical work and my machining abilities to be able to understand electrical issues like you! My Dad always said, KISS- Keep it simple Stupid - - - - and start from the beginning! Great job sir!

[@jcondon1]

Would love a machinist neighbor. Yes the KISS method is the only way.

[@MRrwmac]

Very glad you caught the wrong connections before you gave up! Another good machine for someone! Wish you could help me find a decent one near me for local purchase. I just wouldn’t know what to look for nor a fair price to make sure I was getting a good bargain. Only need it for power outage (lights & Fridge) during hurricane season here in Raleigh/Durham NC anyway.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you. Be safe.

[@d1bergman]

Hi James, I really liked this video a lot. I've recently started to watch your videos and have learned a lot of practical information about these generators. This one was exceptional good except for the ability to follow exactly what you were doing. When you got into the weeds about the rewiring i understood what you were trying to do but could not picture it. I think this part was so useful and needs to be understood more clearly. I would request that you consider a part two to it and sketch out a drawing (schematic) to show what you were doing with the mis-wire, i.e. what it was and what you made as well as the meter ups so its clear. Thanks

[@jcondon1]

Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately I no longer have that generator. If I remember right, this generator had no access to the stator wires down in the powerhead. So I had to locate where leg 1, leg 2, And the DPE and sense windings up in the control panel and isolate them to test the ohms. By doing that I was able to determine that someone had connected the wires onto the wrong locations on the AVR.

[@d1bergman]

@@jcondon1 so you used the schematic of the other generator that was similar to realize the mis wire?

[@electromech7335]

@@jcondon1 what does "DPE" winding mean? What does it do?

[@kendocashwell4537]

Well done, a real learning video to any and all that need to understand repair and not land fill.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you. Be safe.

[@geraldfields6276]

Impressive bit of work, Mr. Condon

[@Charlie_Prinz]

Excellent content as always. Awesome you could save that machine.

[@RustyNail5856]

James, great work

[@Squirrel765]

As a comparison, a XG8000e I worked on for a friend was running at 59.6hz with a balanced ~5500w load. I tuned it to 61.5hz no load. It had very few hours on it. So this one simply must just be slightly tired or similar due to the hzdroop you saw. Anyway great video as always! :)

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you. Be safe.

[@mikespain8655]

That is a goid solid generator in great shape (especially for a construction site rig). My main concern would be the high hours on engine. Kind of looks like a Kohler. Merry Christmas!

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Great job James ! you fixed it .. It sure pays to trouble shoot .. ENJOYED

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Here is a safety reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you.

[@deanrhodenizer938]

What's your background? You are uncommonly good at doing research and solving electrical problems. The skills required for this kind of work are troubleshooting internal combustion engines and troubleshooting alternators and related control circuitry. Thanks - great video. I am now a subscriber.

[@jcondon1]

Only do this as a hobby in nights and weekends. Implement and support large computer systems by day. Lots of problem solving.

[@deanrhodenizer938]

@@jcondon1 Thanks again - explains a lot - especially why you are so well versed on hunting stuff (like manuals & wiring diagrams) down on the Internet. When you say you have to step away and have a think about something, you’re not kidding - that’s when you put those problem solving skills to work. I expect you are aware that the new generation (No play on words intended) of high power portable generators are inverter based (so no requirement for running at synchronous RPM) and they use EFI for effortless starting and running, so this adds a lot of complexity which means a lot more talent will be required to resolve problems with these units. That said, I expect these units to have much greater reliability and hence the demand for troubleshooting skills will no be as much in demand and as a result, probably much harder to find. Sorry for to long rant, I appreciate your videos.

[@fussebd1952]

Terrific video thank you for sharing your expertise and troubleshooting.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I would totaly buy that entire generator from you even with the problems I have one of these power heads and I have one of the voltage regulator got them from a budy that was throwing them away just don't have the generator @James Condon

[@kingdon9690]

I have a Generac Dp3300, worked great last year. Went to use it yesterday during a power outage, and it's only producing low Voltage. Like I can plug a drill in but it spins super slow, and if I plug in a light it's super dim. Use to light up half of my house, and I noticed it will surge every once in a while and will produce enough voltage to properly run a light and a drill. But then dies right back down.

[@kingdon9690]

I wanna add my slip rings are quite dirty, and I tried to clean em up a bit. Kind of hard to get into mine with all the wiring under the cover. But maybe that's my issue.

[@ericvaughn1126]

Whaaaaat!? Awesome next level electrical troubleshooting, James! That will no doubt be invaluable to MANY over time. So when you discovered that some of the wires were connected wrong you KNEW someone had been behind the panel before you. I agree that the brushes looked way too good for 1500 hours so someone had presumably serviced it to get their money's worth. The green gas looked pretty clear to me so I wondered if it had some stabilizer that tints that color since it ran SO well with no change to the gas OR a carb cleaning. Thrilled that you were able to get it producing power again without resorting to parting it out. Was fun and educational to watch. Working on getting another Generac WheelHouse 5550 here soon I hope. Keep em coming and please feed the crickets this winter! You post a video without them and I'll quit watching! 😁

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Generator safety reminder: This is required for everyone’s safety. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you. Be safe.

[@Mikesorrento3344]

Nice job. It appears someone before you disconnected AVR and improperly reconnected it. I picked up a B&S Storm Responder with no voltage output and the problem was the brushes were improperly connected.

[@dirtroadsailing6418]

Nice troubleshooting job on that generator. It always amazes me how people will just never tell the real truth about the history of something they're trying to sell. That green gas may have been treated with Stabil marine fuel treatment. I'd pour in my car and use it.

[@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast]

Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generators. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LNhWZ3g6qBrKs and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you. Be safe.