I've Got Issues....Generator Issues

[@MF_YOUTUBE]

This channel kicks ass. Cheers from Pennsylvania

[@joepeach997]

Your not cheap, your practical. And that is what we all should be. Love the way you grow everyday in self sufficiency, I'm very proud of you and your family for raising you with such good qualities. Always looking forward to your videos.

[@gypsyjenna]

Thank you so much. I appreciate that!

[@evelwmn]

First thing I thought of (my Dad's voice in my head) 'check the spark plugs'.

[@davidamos7114]

I agree and drain the fuel bowel in the carb there is likely a little water in it

[@anthonyguenther6008]

All of my engines I add 1oz sea foam per every gallon gas helps keep carb clean removes water from fuel and it is also a preservative for the gas and no more problems.

[@towee70]

Hi Jenna, you have lots of good advice from people here about your generator ! I'm a mechanic and i have many small motors around i need to keep running. Our canadian fuel has so much ethanol and so many environmental additives that break down and cause sludge in the carb and fuel pump. I use seafoam fuel additive. It will keep fuel from breaking down, but more importantly it will help to clean out that carb and fuel pump without taking them apart. You don't have to use it with every tank, but i'd run a couple of tanks through with a good strong mix, then do it periodically. Doesn't hurt to replace the sparkplug (not your problem here) and fuel pumps are cheap and easy to replace as well, They have little diaphragms in them that can become gummed up with our fuel.

[@gypsyjenna]

Thanks, I have used seafoam in my scooter before

[@wadelapan5756]

Good reply towee70. In upstate NY, we can buy non-ethanol gas at the Stewarts shops, which are pretty widespread. When I watch Mustie1's channel, though, he can't get non-ethanol in New Hampshire, where he lives. If it's banned in a state, that seems badly wrongheaded.

[@towee70]

@ , it’s all ethanol and additives here in Canada. They don’t even mark it at the pumps anymore. Premium contains less. It’s unreal how fast our fuel breaks down.

[@towee70]

@ me too. Keeps things clean. I use it in my premix too since those small carbs on chainsaws, weed eaters, etc are so small and easy to clog up with gunk and varnish from our fuel.

[@dwh7651]

I run Chevron premium no ethanol 94 octane in all my small engines and never have fuel problems. Seafoam works great.

[@LittleMo777.]

You’re so knowledgeable about all your mechanical stuff. I would be lost but then I’m 73 years old!😂

[@gypsyjenna]

Oh girl, I'm just learning as I go. I feel pretty clueless with it all most days lol

[@TotalFreedomTTT-pk9st]

It is too bad that allot of us guys watching would LOVE to help Women that are so motivated to be independent - sort of an oxymoronic comment since you would NOT be as independent - we need better education on basic home tools for GIRLS and guys

[@johninokla2635]

​@@TotalFreedomTTT-pk9st I agree with the needing more education on tools for home repair for girls. Maybe a school class for girls and guys could be put in place?

[@doorbash5680]

starter solenoid is disengaging after approx. 2 seconds after you try to start. you can hear the solenoid kick out and all you hear is the starter motor but the gas engine is not turning over. Oh the oil below your comes as your filter has oil in it and it runs to the bottom where it mixes with rain water and you end up with the white stuff ! That is why it has 2 small openings at the bottom to drain out. 😃 Oh!! If you look at 6:07 when you check your oil you can see your solenoid it is the silver thing with the red and black wire. Clean the wires and look to see if mice have been chewing on them . Also if you take a screw driver and bridge the black and red wire it should start (you will see some sparks which is normal)

[@robclark1215]

Yes, exactly right. How many hours are on it, Jenna? Might be time to get working correctly, sell it, and buy a new one.😎

[@mcschneiveoutdoors3681]

That's correct!! I was about to type the same thing!

[@melinda5683]

You beat me to the punch Just thinking the same thing. I just had the same issue with my generator. I’ve got a generac 8000 watt push button/ pull start

[@benderbender1233]

😉👌

[@TotalFreedomTTT-pk9st]

I garbage picked a snowblower last spring - the problem was the electric starter motor has a spring inside to pull back the gear that drives into the engine flywheel - and it has a very wimpy spring that pulls back the gear (disengage) - without that spring working - the gear does not 'throw' into the flywheel gear - so - cleaned it - now works - I wish we guys could go down and help a girl / women that is totally worth helping - for sure someone that would appreciate it

[@KeystoneInvestigations]

Poor Jenna needs a hug! ❤ Your starter is working because the engine is cranking fine. If you replace the spark plug, make sure you set the gap correctly. These little engines are famous for gummy carburetors. Spray some carb cleaner to remove the deposits.

[@kurtelliott1987]

Probably needs a carburetor cleanout. Gas these days tends to gum up the jets and carb needs to be torn down and cleaned.

[@uCANTgetSAVEDuntillUgetLOST]

Doubt it's a carb clean out it's either a float or something with the electric start that's a FACT

[@YaknTackle]

Does it have an inline fuel filter?

[@chrispayne2269]

I doubt it has anything to do with your electric start, your carburetor either needs to be cleaned or you need a new spark plug

[@billsmith5166]

I agree. Problem seems to be getting worse so likely some bad gas or sediment. Could be DIY clean but some of those carbs can be a pain. May be able to get a new one cheap on Amazon. I got tired of fiddling with a 50+ year old carb on my Deere, replaced it with a Chinese knockoff for $25 and it runs like a top again.

[@Doubleodude]

Dirty carb or water in the fuel.

[@RodWmson1950]

Agreeing with others, sounds like a fuel, fuel line, carburetor issue. The starter is turning the engine, sounds like fuel system. That gunk looks related to dirty fuel or poor spark. Good luck!❤❤😊😊😊

[@gypsyjenna]

Thanks Rod, I do have a fuel filter still in package that may need to be put on.

[@timslawnmaintenance]

Starter is disengaging too soon. It just needs a new starter or the old one rebuilt. It's not a fuel issue.

[@stanfen]

Low compression

[@BulletproofPastor]

When a small engine won't start: Fuel filter, air filter, spark plug. 90% of the time, that will fix it. If not, drain the fuel and replace with fresh. I'm less than 5 min. into the video so I'm guessing you found the problem. 👍

[@davidperry63]

Try carb cleaner, and if you can, run the engine for a little while. Then, change the spark plug .

[@NO-GAMES]

A can of starting either will usually start the engine if its a fouled plug or tainted fuel or carboration issue,

[@codiclimenhaga7234]

Think these are based like motorcycles Fuel filter Spark Carb rebuild possibly gummed jets Stator is another that goes out Voltage regulator if it's still starter also could be the spark plug wires Sound of it though no spark it could be very simple or very very long teardown and rebuild

[@HANZELVANDERLAAY]

​@@NO-GAMESyessssss

[@stanfen]

​@@codiclimenhaga7234low compression, kept getting weaker over time ..

[@kirkjohnson1389]

Check the spark Jenna

[@1stresponsevideo]

Repairs cost these days are high. You are right about using the pull cord. You are very resourceful

[@ChristyCrosby-e4y]

There’s the sun. Behind the clouds! Sounds about right same here been cloudy for 7 weeks. Sorry you had issues I don’t like issues 😢. Good video! Good seeing you! Stay safe ❤

[@station565]

Good morning from Hants County. I think that you should change the oil in the generator. It looks well past due. The other relatively cheap items are to replace the spark plug and fuel filter . Regular maintenance before winter arrives is good peace of mind. Cheers .

[@jon545]

I would still take the generator to a trusted mechanic and have it tuned up and given a good full system check . My luck would be wait and see how things go and when there's a blizzard and I need power it wont crank at all . Boy scout motto "be prepared" . Winterize means check to see if all things are top notch , but it's up to you how you feel . A lot of good advice on here about the starter and also the carburetor needing a good cleaning . You are living cheaply but you don't necessarily need to go cheap on your equipment . Have a good day doll :)

[@Ms.Frankenbuilder]

Carb is where I would start as a maintenance project. Spark plug is another easy one. Good job with the pull rope.

[@onrycodger]

I do dread Winter every year. Down here in West Virginny, we are hung-up in an Artic blast. It's been f-f-fr-frigid and flurries for days. It was 13° this morning 12-4-24. Good luck with the Jenny!😎👍

[@carld3184]

The pull starters are can usually be re-attached so that the pull handle faces in the most suitable direction. It helps if I can brace myself with my foot against the generator. I pull the cord until the engine is rotated into its compression stroke then allow the cord to go back into the starter so that the amount of rope sticking out is very short, that gives the longest pull.

[@huckab6624]

That damn squirrel probably

[@lisacanterbury7189]

Girl! I've got all the same crap right now. It's always something,every *'#$ day. Sending love and light and positive vibes from Northern Arizona 😘

[@garynewton2016]

great to see u again take on the challenges. Lots of advise for generator coming in . Keep the vids coming and how about a quick update on the generator problem

[@robc5135]

Spark plug!...check it, check oil , clean the carb.

[@DebbieNobodyneedstoknow1]

I feel your pain with the generator. I'm on my second one. I hope it was just being grumpy. I need to make your sweet and sour chicken balls! Thank you for sharing the recipe! Your lunches look amazing! All the best to you Jenna! 💐

[@gypsyjenna]

My genny has been acting up for sure so it's not looking good. Has lasted at least 7 years though so I guess I can't complain lol. I hope you enjoy it if you make it!

[@patriciahusk3428]

Jenna, from a 77 year old woman, you are an amazing young woman! I’m in aw at all you know how to do! I’m not mechanically inclined whatsoever! You absolutely blow me away🤗! Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished and all you know! Keep on keeping on!

[@gypsyjenna]

Awee thank you so much!

[@jiminsav]

check the oil by just sticking the rod in the hole, but do not screw it down. the level is low by your checking.

[@sklote1964]

Hey Girl i am a small engine mechanic and the starter runs for a few seconds then the bendix kicks out and stops turning you need to replace the bendix on the starter or replace the entire starter. A good shop should be able to help you out pretty cheap or try it yourself amazon is your friend Good Luck

[@MHawkeye]

how would you explain the fail start at the end when she tried to use the pull cord? from my point of view, the starter is working as intended and disengages when it sees enough RPMs(personally not familiar on how it sees that) to start the engine but its not starting. she also mentioned that it smelled like fuel so my though is that its getting too much fuel(float not sealing). she can try turning off the fuel feed and use the remote to run through like around 10 starting cycles to see if it will start. that process would basically be removing fuel from the float and eventually get the correct fuel mixture to start. diag process is lengthy but it might be cheaper than taking it to a shop. if anything she can use her drill to run the engine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaWWiIeYd7Wsrac proceed with caution

[@sklote1964]

@@MHawkeye a starter is not designed to stop turning the engine at any rpm it turns the engine until you release the switch (Manually like she tried with the button ) not remote The Bendix (gear ) engages with rpm and the way i see it the more info she has the better off she will be at figuring it out for herself

[@MHawkeye]

@@sklote1964 seems like youre explaining the mechanics of the starter in a similar way to what I mentioned earlier. can you answer my question? how would you explain the fail start when she used the pull cord at the end?

[@sklote1964]

@@MHawkeye Go Away Troll

[@MHawkeye]

@@sklote1964 Thats unproductive, I was genuinely trying to have a discussion about the issue. All good, have a good one!

[@2gpowell]

Hi Jenna, new sub from northern Michigan. Love the channel I enjoy your sense of trouble shooting and getting it done off-grid fashion! 👍

[@killacrush3437]

Or get new spark. Change fuel filter spray carb cleaner in carburetor

[@chrisbroughton8823]

Hey Jenna! Another great video. Goldiesdaddy here. Before taking the generator to repair, check the hoses and gas filter around the carburetor to look for loose or split fittings. Should be easy, for you. You’re so handy!

[@regmountain2224]

Check Spark Plug = [ Clean & Re-Gap + Check & IF Needed, Replace Air Fulter & Fuel Filter ]. IF That's All Good Could Be Ur Fuel Valve OR Dirty Carburetor...

[@mariobestic138]

Dear Jenna, great video so down to Earth & Your so Real. Girl great job, not much experience on Generators, I do keep a small Honda as Backup when my big one as You say; Needs a Doctor. Hey Great touch with cooking added, love it but Try Stella instead of Corona, a Beer that needs a wedge added, Well let's say my favorite Stella, Love Her, Love You. Love the Beasts especially Rory lol. What a personality. Take Good care, I live in Southern Ontario near North, Just got our first 150 Centimeters in 36 hour's. Whatta storm 😅

[@gypsyjenna]

Stay safe and get the shovel out! 🙃

[@virtualdude2012]

Spark plug take out and scratch clean the tip

[@occamsrazor7939]

I found a video on KZbin about firewood on the AmericanOutdoors channel. It's titled, "So you think you know your firewood? Take a quiz!" I got only 3 questions right. Lol. Obviously, I have a lot to learn before deciding to use woodburning appliances in my home. I really like your setup.

[@bobmartens1089]

Its almost always a fuel issue

[@bigal-ox9jw]

Great job, I was always told to shut off fuel and burn off gas in the carburetor when storing an engine as far as generator I would look into getting a float/needle valve assembly ($10) and a new spark plug if needed. All the best from the east coast Canada 🇨🇦 NB province.

[@geistwulfuser-yy2id4gl6x]

Small engine tech. here change the spark plug once a year keep one just in case.There is a carb drain screw, drain the carb let gas flow thru it catch the gas coming out see if there is stuff in it , go from there.If you need help get ahold of me

[@dog_guy-c8x]

I also am a small engine mech. Only thing that you did not mention is collect gas in a see through jar so you can see if gas has water in it or other stuff.

[@kathypfeiffer1196]

Hello Jenna. I had so many issues with the generators. Started adding fuel additive to all gas now. Has been a game changer! My solar is on the fritz .Always something but that’s ok…

[@SmR-x3z]

I agree more than likely fuel filter.

[@carld3184]

All the work that you did on the generator was excellent!! One more that I try is draining the carburetor bowl. Turn off the fuel tap and remove the small screw at the side of carburetor float bowl, most generators have one. Try to collect what runs out of the carburetor float bowl to check for water. Open the fuel tap with that small screw removed to check if the fuel supply is flowing properly. There should be a steady stream of gasoline. Assuming that you have already installed a decent in-line fuel filter then the above and what you have already done is really all you can do. If your generator carburetor doesn't have that small drain screw (usually a Philips head) on the bottom (side) of the carburetor fuel bowl then you can slightly loosen the bolt in the middle of the carburetor fuel bowl (usually a bolt with a 10mm head). Only unscrew it slightly because you don't want to remove the bowl completely, some parts may fall out and get lost. There are lots of videos on KZbin about cleaning and checking the carburetor, my only advice is to remove the carburetor and after draining everything out of the carburetor take it to a nice warm place before you take it apart, lots of small pieces. Having seen you maintain and repair so much in your camper I am sure that you can clean and rebuild your carburetor too, it is easy if you follow the YT videos.

[@gypsyjenna]

Thank you. I do have a brand new spark plug and in-line fuel filter so perhaps I will start there

[@askemehe5087]

@@gypsyjenna Start with ole sparky. Especially since it smells of fuel. sounds flooded / no spark. Next try to drain some fuel out of the carby as suggested (if ole sparky doesn't do the trick) Finally, if still not starting, get some kind of wire with aligator clips on it (jumper cables?) and choose a color, hook one clip the the aluminum engine or a screw that screws into the engine and pull the spark plug, plug it back in to the coil wire and put the other jumper cable lead on the metal body of the plug and then place where you can watch the tip of the plug and don't touch the plug and try the remote start - this way you can visually see if new sparky is sparking. if no spark, make sure your jumper wire is grounded well to the block of the engine and the body of the spark plug and try again, still no spark, THEN suspect the low oil shutoff switch. You'll probably find just simply cleaning or replacing the spark plug will get you up and running. (sounds fouled out). Stay warm. 23 here his morning in florida. Cheers Jenna!

[@gypsyjenna]

Thank you for the info!

[@GlennRobert-ix6dj]

Change the spark plug ( cheap fix ) and try 93 octane to clean out the carb . Small engines do not like the ethanol they put in regular . Also some tests show some water present in low grade gas . Try using high test gas in Winter -worth the extra cost -all I use year round and seldom have issues .

[@philmccumbee6938]

You are a whiz. I enjoy your attitude towards trying to fix things yourself. You are an excellent trouble shooter. Stay warm and safe.

[@joeg3009]

if it fired up maybe the starter itself is going bad

[@benderbender1233]

s0len0id

[@tlanglake]

not sure if your generator runs on gas or what but if it does and uses a spark plug you might want to clean or change the spark plugs. That would help it start better. They get dirty and lose performance when they get used alot.. Good Luck and love and enjoy watching your videos.. keep up the good work.

[@reubenj.cogburn8546]

What I am hearing is the starter Drive, we used to call it a Bendix, is disengaging from the flywheel that it is supposed to stay engaged with during the cranking process. You can hear it kick out while spinning and the engine stops cranking but the starter is still whirring. Sure sounds like a starter problem to me. If it'll start with a shot of carb clean, then it's a fuel issue. Probably should think about repairing The Recoil pull cord.

[@123hoffie]

Yes , yes. OMG how obvious is it!!

[@BROWN83666]

You’re awesome you never give up. I love that in you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@LucidMemry]

I'm leaning towards the remote start side of the generator. It gets used a lot and the generator seemed to start up and run fine when you pull started it cold.

[@judyrice3883]

Love your videos. So interesting and inspiring. Keep on.

[@GlennRobert-ix6dj]

Have a 41 year old Honda generator that I use 93 octane gas in ( little or no ethanol ) . Use synthetic oil . Never used stabilizer and seldom use it . Just start it every month or two so the gas may be years old - just add . Honda uses a very expensive gas cap oxygen is the culprit( paid $2,000 for it in 1983 ) . Have a Honda snow blower too . They just seem to be the best . Cry once not twice .

[@timcarico8908]

I agree with bulletproof. If you have access to ethenol free gas, use it. Ethenol and high humidity adds water to your fuel. That was the yellow/white oil in your air cleaner. If you dont have access, keep fuel tank full so you minimize the high humidity air in fuel tank. And yes, replace spark plug.

[@shoffman75]

Fuel. Spark. Air. Either carb is gummed up or the plug is fouled.

[@ilovelucy7073]

Love seeing what you do next 😀

[@bobblangland9031]

The bendix drive on your starter seems to be disengaging prematurely. Take the starter off and have a mechanic put a new bendix on it.

[@123hoffie]

For sure, going through these comments frustrates me no end!!

[@bradtharp9037]

Agreed! Bad starter!

[@mikelenahan9253]

Yep I was going to say the same thing. Needs to spin longer to start. Sometimes It probably would start but in the cold no go.

[@MHawkeye]

@@123hoffie how do you people explain the ending where she tried the pull starter many times and it failed?

[@garysheftic6523]

Food looks great

[@livingsimplytosimplylive6817]

See you heard all this guy saying to check the spark plug lol. I have no idea if that was the issue, but I know this is something that I would check. But you’re already on that. Great vlog.

[@Tracy-q1z]

You are the super model of off grid every man's dream

[@KeystoneInvestigations]

You got the right !

[@zuke5432]

For Sure! Gorgeous Jenna

[@redneckbryon]

As a small engine mechanic myself like others have suggested I would say it’s a starter issue. The starter is kicking out way too soon. Since when it does start, it runs really good with no surging, so that tells me it’s not a carburetter issue, like some have suggested incorrectly.

[@MHawkeye]

how do you explain at the end when she tried using the pull start and it wouldnt fire?

[@Charlie-n5u]

Fuel filter, water in gas or spark plug

[@marksr8784]

Your Generator maintenance was spot on 😊👏🏾...Your ahead of me 😂🏕✌🏿

[@carld3184]

You are very competent so I am suggesting that you try to check the valve clearances yourself if you continue to have problems with the generator not starting. Lots of YT videos on generator maintenance including checking and adjusting valve clearances. Not something I would try to do outside in the cold. If you remove the fuel tank you should be able to bring the generator into your camper with your 2 wheel cart or take it to some other more suitable place. After you have checked spark, fuel and oil level that only leaves compression and valve clearances. You can easily check the engine compression by pulling slowly on the pull starter cord. You should feel a definite resistance every second revolution of the engine. Good luck, i hope that you can get your generator problems fixed.

[@AndreTheGiant2006]

Well it’s about time you made a new video!! You always need to remember that an engine needs 3 things to run. Air, spark and fuel, the electric start sounds like it’s doing its thing. One change the spark plug and then look at the carburetor. With that said keep the videos coming!!!!!

[@kenputt1750]

The bendix in your starter is not staying engaged, remove starter and make sure there is no oil on it. If not get a new starter.

[@benderbender1233]

😉👌

[@tammyhicks8699]

I'm so impressed by all that you know and I learned a lot for possible future actions Please get it completely fixed before it stays cold cause Ill worry about ya.

[@regmountain2224]

What U Need Is A Partner > OR < Train The Cats 2 Help Out 🙃😂🤣😉

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

Before sending it to the repair shop I would do a compression test on the unit. You can by a cheap test kit from Harbor Freight or Amazon, can be used on your scooter too,. I would look in to getting a fuel additive, your valves may be gummed up from the ethanol in the fuel and making your Genny not happy on start up (low compression). Good Luck!🥰 One more thing, the magneto on the Genny may be having problem providing a strong spark to to spark plug, pull the spark plug and check the spark plug gap. You got this Girl! Love Dad.🥰

[@jimbo27378]

In Canada closest thing to Harbor Freight is Princess Auto kind of a strange name for a store of this nature😊

[@frankpettinato2324]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@redpanda7647]

You crack me up with this problem and your journey on its resolution thanks for the video

[@russellboyd-jb8jv]

I ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS FOR SURE, IAM A 73-YEAR-OLD RETIRED SINGLE MAN, LIVING IN KEY WEST FLORIDA, LIVING LARGE. ITS INTERESTING TO SEE HOW OTHERS LIVE. RUSSELL WAYNE BOYD, MAN,MYTH, LEGEND.

[@denisekenney6436]

Well now, aren’t you something? 73 and single in Florida living high 🤩 You must have more to do than just watching KZbin videos for such an incredible guy such as yourself. Best wishes, time flies as we get older. I know bc I myself being 68 now. Enjoy 😉

[@louloublue2029]

😆​@@denisekenney6436

[@robertquinn1945]

Hopefully you get your generator fixed 😊😊😊😊 like your moped never seen one with the battery in front of the storage rack pretty cool 😎 ❤❤❤.

[@kurtelliott1987]

Good morning Jenna!

[@gypsyjenna]

Good morning!

[@volumedealer2716]

Your crazy life updates on your woodpile. Amazing content.

[@eparker1001]

Sorry for your troubles with the genny. I can't offer any advice but love your videos and now I'm learning a lot. Sticks and bricks have all these PIA type issues as well. Seems like every week there is something else that needs time or money. Thanks Jenna! PS-Your SnS chicken over rice looks amazing, I'm gonna try it.

[@gypsyjenna]

I hope it turns out well!

[@SusanneMilewski-b3q]

Jenna I have no idea what’s wrong with the generator but I am confident you will get to the bottom of it. You leave no stone unturned. I hope you know how amazingly accomplished you are.

[@gypsyjenna]

Thank you 😊

[@Gregcanada1]

Been off grid for 9 years now. From your genny issue you did good so far. I suspect a fuel issue. as a simple I’d try Seafoam gas additive (at CTC). Works wonders at de-gunking carb and dealing with water in gas. Shouldn’t ask but hope you use 91 octane gas or better. Ethanol in regular gas is a small engine killer.

[@davidu01]

1- Unplug your electrical leads before starting! 2- Use Carb Cleaner spray.. in the carburetor 3- Use STA-BIL Storage Fuel Stabilizer .. 8 Oz. Protects Engine from Gum , Varnish , Rust , Corrosion. Treats 20 gallons of fuel.. especially if not using your generator for a while 4- Once started only THEN plug in your electrical leads.

[@nickdisilvioii1475]

Water in the fuel. Put some dry gas in it. I would suggest using non-ethanol gas it will eliminate the water issue. Plus it is better for the rubber lines and gaskets. Once you get it running without a problem I would also add some Sea Form Motor Treatment to the fuel. This will clean the carburetor really good.

[@lifequest7453]

Gypsy, it looks like the pull rope turns the generator motor in the clock wise direction. If you have a strong enough drill and socket you can put the socket on the nut on the shaft and use the drill to turn start the motor. just a thought. I saw the nut when you had the rope starter off.

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

🤔First thing i would do is take air filter out and get some start fluid spray. Using your electric start Spray a some in the carb leaving the choke off and see if it starts it should run only for a few seconds if it does. I would say fuel Solenoid is bad or the power wire from the start circuit is bad. But i have replace dozens of these fuel solenoid, the Fuel solenoid is mount straight down under the carburetor has one wire sticking out of it. Cleaning them does no good. Good luck and i really like how you always jump in with both feet and figure these things out. Rock on Jenna and stay warm.🍾

[@gypsyjenna]

I struggle when it comes to anything with an engine lol

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

@@gypsyjenna Try the spray thing if it starts it fuel problem. If it dont start it electric possible plug but i have replaced so many of them.

[@danstamper746]

I love your program good luck with your generatoro

[@gene2675]

Used small engine oil . I made the same mistake last year cooked main bearings on crank shaft. All the best really enjoy your vids Cheers

[@mikewencho4520]

Thank you, Jenna for another interesting video. Oh hell all your videos are interesting.! mike from Cleveland, Ohio

[@Peter-q8e]

Success EH 🙌 I was born Glace bay nova Scotia! Happy trails to y'all

[@niceguy4421]

I work in a rental shop here in n.s., most starting problems are due to water or dirt in the carburetor bowl..turn off the fuel first, remove the bowl, dump the remaining fuel out of the bowl, reinstall it. Turn the fuel valve back on.

[@darellsunderlin4670]

Three suggestions, a lot of honda Motors and Clones oil dip sticks are only supposed to be put in the hole till the threads on the stick hit the hole then check the stick , your owners manual should tell you . Some have a sticker somewhere around the fill hole . When you pulled the stick, it was about halfway up, and if your generator is tilted, you wouldn't be getting a correct reading, and if it's that low, it probably won't start . Check your spark plug to . Also, if you put oil on the foam air filter, it should be a very, very light amount . Try starting it without the filter on to , that will tell you if it's oil soaked too much . Other than that , drain the fuel bowl andmay have ethanol water build up in it . That's all I got, except you can unhook the low oil indicator, and if it starts, it's probably a bad low oil switch. Got any doubts, take it to a good mechanic. 😊

[@Thislife360]

Just watched to the end and seen your said your gonna check the spark plug. If that don't work gonna have to take genny to the doctor and and have points cleaned or adjusted and coil checked. And BTW I live the scooter name Strachan! 😅 you are my queen lmao😂 can't wait for the next video! Have a good weekend! Ob and I don't like peas either but my group home ladies asked me to make them creamed peas and they are fire!!!

[@gypsyjenna]

Never had cream peas, gonna have to try those!

[@theimaginator16]

It's the starter. It cranks for a couple revolutions, and then let's go. If it were the carburetor, it wouldn't run correctly when it finally starts.

[@andrewemond3904]

Love your vids wish I had a real woman like you in my life down to earth and very self reliant and smart a pritty

[@nichethought6106]

Make sure you have a bit of starter fluid. You can spray into airfilter if it starts might be fuel related. So carb or fuel line or fuel shutoff( had pulled one that corroded from inside)

[@daringermain4474]

Hi Jenna came across your channel about a month ago and I am hooked. I am doing something very similar myself in a fifth wheel just getting started. I am in Alberta, but I was also in Nova Scotia back in the winter in Cape Breton when we got the 7 feet of snow visiting a friend of mine so I was kind of interested when you posted that picture of that building with the snow drift. I got to experience that a little bit.

[@dough3208]

Changing the spark plug will be a good idea ,The starter will turn over slower when getting worn out and can cause issues starting , if you take it to the shop you should have the valves adjusted too , usually the exhaust valve gets out of spec and the valve hangs open which can causes hard starting and other issues. As mentioned the starter is only catching for a few sec could be the culprit.

[@BushcraftWilderness1]

Always put fuel stabilizer in gas tank (scooter) over winter storeage time but you might know and or do that. Keeps your carbuerator from gumming up. The peice in your air filter looked like a blown gasket and Jennirator prob gonna need service , one day it wont start no more. I think it a internal issue. If they gonna charge to much to repair just buy a new one.

[@racebanning6390]

Odd...... and a bummer. Def a elec gremlin. Maybe the starter solenoid is going bad. Solenoids do that, disengage and stop turning the motor when they are toast. Be blessed GypsyGirl🎄🎄💙💚🙏🙏

[@scooter6334]

That coming from your air filter looked like watery oil. 🤔 Tho your oil stick looked good. My gen won’t start if the oil is not running over. 🥴 On a good note; my solar is maxing out today….. 🎉 one controller 60amps my second controller 40amps. 72amps to barteries. 🎉 Good luck with your geny. 🙏 Good Job Young Lady! ❤

[@rustyshackleford498]

15:25 the pull cord was wrapped around the crank, causing the engine to bind too tightly for the electric starter to overcome. I bet the electric start will work perfectly fine now that the pull start is properly replaced.

[@Yaitsme-60x]

Yep spark plug and fuel filter the two spares you always have right. same for the bike. And air filters very little oil. You did great check oil and fuel first. And yes im a dad so there lol.

[@stevenhoyte9901]

I'm not a mechanic but I did have a Chevy based motorhome and the starter went out. New starter fixed the no start issue. I have a generator that I have never set up or used. I would send it to you but the shipping would cost more than a brand spanking new gen. I'm only half way through the video so I'll stop this comment. YAY! The pull cord started it. The pull cord bypasses electric starter and the starter motor. Good for you GJ. I knew that you would find a fix, you always do.

[@99959bill]

YEAH the spark Plug for sure could do that, but the starter does sound a bit odd but I'm getting over video audio..... You'll get it - hope its cheap for ya,,,, I know what you're saying - always something... and usually never cheap and easy !!!!!! CYA !!!!

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Good job Jenna :) You did what you could & you got the rope fixed 👍, Yes new plug might help but sounds like it's not getting fuel even when you chock, Maybe someone will send you a nice little invertor gen to replace it ! Stay warm

[@gypsyjenna]

I have been looking at those, they are much more quiet bit hard to find one with a remote and I got spoiled with my remote, haha

[@astrodiver1]

Try putting a jumper pack on the battery and see if that helps. When these small engines start with the pull cord they are getting full voltage to the coil. When they won't start off the battery it's usually because the starter is drawing off full voltage from the coil. If that doesn't help you may have a grounding issue.

[@bevjane7245]

so sorry. Electric start on my little snow blower went bad, replaced e start and went bad again .. pull start worked great when I finally tried it. Spark plug may need a little sand paper to clean off carbon? or new plug? Maybe carb is gummed up? I buy non-ethanol for mower and sno-blower these days and seems to help keep the moisture out of the gas even over winter, so far. My walk-behind one-speed mower has fuel shut off .. each time I use, I turn off fuel when almost done, mow a couple more strips and then park it and let it run until carb dry and it quits. (Because I don't drive car much anymore, I also use non-ethanol in Corolla sedan since buying it new in 2014; just over 7K miles in 10 yr, only gas car twice a year.) ELSE: Good to see you :)

[@bts650]

Generator problem.....the comments section is about to blow up LOL!!!!!😆😆😆😆 Sorry you're having gennie issues Jenna. I believe that the generator itself is OK. It sounds like the starter bendix is having issues. The starter motor gear is not fully engaging the teeth on the flywheel. It could be worn out or hopefully it just needs to be lubricated. Try using starting fluid (spray into the air filter housing) when you're having trouble pull starting it. Have a better day today😀

[@barryp472]

That's what I thought but couldn't be sure with the sound.

[@billsmith5166]

Yes. It's disengaging too soon, but there's a fuel or spark problem too.

[@CRYSTALSHIPSS]

I'm not sure if she choked the carb the second time she pull started it.