I power Yamaha suitcase generator, no start let's fix it!

Today we are working on a Yamaha powered ipower suitcase generator. this is a no start issue the customer dropped it off and said they replaced the spark plug and it still wouldn't start.
Let's dig in and fix it!
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[@vincentdardar1995]

Thanks, you helped me get my generator started before I spent money on a new calibrator!! Much appreciated

[@christopherburbidge972]

Thank you for sharing! I knew what was wrong with mine just from the surging but heard it was a nightmare to fix. You have calmed my nerves sir! Your awesome!

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

It's not bad at all to fix, thanks for watching!

[@christythompson8977]

You literally are an answer to my prayers! We are in South Carolina and Helene came through on Friday and I was on the verge of losing an entire chest freezer of meat. A friend from church had this generator that she couldn’t get running but told us we could use it if we could get it running. My husband and I know NOTHING about fixing things, but I was desperate so I found this video and it helped us get the generator running so now we won’t lose our beef! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

@@christythompson8977 Wow that's awesome!! Thank you so much for posting, best of luck making it through this mess.

[@jimwave9922]

Thank you so much for your help, I already fixed my generator with your video, I really appreciate it. God bless you

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Awesome, great to hear!

[@mcoguyaj]

I'm so glad you went thru the different steps before the carb breakdown. My neighbors have this generator she got it from her mother and don't know anything about how it was used or stored it wouldn't start just like when you try to start it. I am now pretty sure what their problem is when I looked at it yesterday and I think that exhaust is the problem because it looked like there was dried brown substance on that little screen and if that doesn't fix it I can at least do the dreaded carb breakdown. Melvin is going to be here Wednesday night /Thursday and I can help them get it going by then. She will be so happy she looked so stressed out yesterday. Did you know that you are a lifesaver because you are.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Awesome, the screen probably got clogged by a mud dauber. But unfortunately most likely you'll have to clean the carb. Make sure you get all the gas out and the tank is dry to avoid getting any water in the carb and doing it all over again. Reference the video take your time and best of luck, you'll get it running!

[@doradean3097]

It worked! Took it apart and cleaned out the jets, put everything back and added fresh fuel, not leaking fuel any more. Thanks so much for uploading this video!

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Awesome, thanks for the post!

[@mspegar]

Thank you for making a very detailed video on troubleshooting issues with the generator not wanting to start. Cleaning out the small jet in the carburetor with a single wire brush bristle did the trick and got my generator back in working order!

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

@@mspegar Awesome, thanks for posting!

[@kenromo1288]

Had issues starting my unit and this video was very helpful. However after cleaning carb, replacing spark plug and checking spark, I decided to remove valve cover. I found push rod was not pushing rocker. I slowly pulled the cord and held the push rod until motor seemed in correct position, pressed the valve down and inserted the push rod onto position. Replaced cover and and tested. Works great like new.

[@uncleed8192]

Great vid, I had forgotten how to pull the cover off 🤭🤷🏻‍♂️ After watching the whole video I am now prepared if it does go south. Thanks!

[@normanedwards7220]

I have just bought one of these , I took the cover off to check it over , and thought to myself that is going to be a nightmare to work on if anything goes wrong with it, ....thankyou for your video , I am not as concerned as I was 😊

[@dakineboat4177]

Good video quick and straight to the point 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@raymonddiaz7927]

Thank you for the video really helped out

[@jamessmyth555]

Thank you for your help. Just took the bottom of the carb. off put in new gas and it worked.

[@doradean3097]

Hi! New to generators. Bought one after a week long power outage in Texas. After breaking in the new IPower2000, it's been sitting there for over 2 years now. Thought i had ran it dry before storage, so was kind of suprised to find some gas still left inside the bowel when checking the drain screw. Checked the oil and added some gas treatment along with fresh gas. Tried to spray a little fogging oil and starter fluid into the air intake area pass the air filter, but because the air intake was in the upper corner, really couldnt get the spray to go in directly because ive lost the straws on those cans. Wiped the filter box clean so wont accidentally start a fire and pulled the cord about 6 times. Didnt start, so went inside the house to look at videos to make sure i had turned all the dials to the correct positions, which i did. By the time i came back out, saw the generator was dripping gas along the side of the metal bowel and made a puddle beneath the generator. Quickly drained the gas. Not sure where the gas is coming out from. So now got to take this thing apart like you showed to see if the float pin is sitting correctly or gummed up. Want to double check before attempting to take this thing apart. Should i need new parts, such as a float pin or seat, or anything else carb related, could they be obtained from a lawn mower repair shop? What are some possible places to order parts if needed? Also, of all the bolts removed in this video, do any of them requiring torque to be put back? Thanks in advance!

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Ok that was a long post, here is what You need to do. Take the bowl off. Clean the jet. Put fresh gas in it and fire it up. Enjoy! Respect the bolts tight, don't over tighten them and don't make them too loose. Don't be too concerned about torque specs on those.

[@DoktorHalloween]

Thank you for the video. Got me running again!

[@rdpaullin]

Great instructional video, well done.

[@chadlocklear6272]

Nice job thanks for the info

[@Анжела-щ5й]

Спасибо друг, буду чистить теперь свой карбюратор 🤝

[@jbar6618]

Great how to.. I'm curious if you could have just removed the air filter housing and then removed the carb bowl to clean the jets.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Absolutely, that was my plan but I couldn't get the bowl off and didn't want to hit it any harder than I did at 8:25 . So yes if your bowl comes off that's how I would do it.

[@rogerchen6008]

I could not put the bowl back. How did you do it? Thanks.

[@wrongway100]

Good video I have to do that same thing although a new carburetor is only $35 but I don't have one here mine's running just misses at low idle

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

@@wrongway100 I would clean the carb and dump the fuel, dry the tank and put some fresh fuel in. Sometimes water will get in the tank and cause that. The only way to get it out is a full tank dry. I wouldn't put an aftermarket carb on unless yours is unfixable.

[@wrongway100]

@TepcoCycleRepair evidently the idle screw back down on its own and that's why it was sounding so rough running at idle give it about a turn on the screw and it idled it up and sounds good now

[@JorgeGonzalez-be9vh]

I hope you can answer a question for me. I have the yamaha EF2000 IS. another video I saw had the long bolts that secure the carburetor taken off. I did that and now I am having troubles determining how far the bolts are screwed in. When I put the nut on the bolt and start tighten the nut the bolt keeps turning and working its way in. What happens is that you don't get a good seal and the bolt continues to go in where the nut has very little to thread onto. I hope I explained this that you can understand. Thanks and good video.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Sounds like you'll need to measure the length you need sticking out, then lock tite the stud in. Let it dry then install the carb. The other way would be lock tite the nut to the stud, let that dry then use it like a bolt.

[@Rehbol]

Any idea why the DC outlet would stop working?

[@tracymathis8855]

Thanks for making this video, I have a pull rope problem it won’t pull, I replaced spark plug, new oil so far. What happened is it cut off while running and rope won’t pull out now it’s only a couple months old craftsman 2200/2500 inverter generator. Appreciate any help

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Does the engine turn?

[@tracymathis8855]

Rope actually only comes a couple inches out I didn’t want to force it, excuse my knowledge I’m learning as I go lol thanks for responding

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

​@@tracymathis8855 No problem, you're going to have to make sure it's not seized first. Remove the spark plug then see if it will pull, if not, it's going to have to come apart so you can see why it's not turning. If it ran low.on out it could have seized.

[@tracymathis8855]

Changed spark plug, it comes out if I take a couple inches at a time but will not pull correctly and it had oil but it did look kinda burnt. Ah heck I bet it’s seized up shit… if so is it fixable I’m going to check on any warranty but it’s doubtful cause of the way I bought it, man I sure appreciate your time and help. I’m on bending knees praying

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

​@@tracymathis8855 Unfortunately it sounds like it's seized, it can be fixed but may be cost prohibitive. The entire unit needs to come apart and you might be able to find a long block and swap it out, that's what I would do.

[@jose.a.rosado2190]

Like Tony tiger Say " look Great and Nice job . Ho from Puerto Rico

[@adolfoperez8228]

I have the Ipower 2300. The red one not Yamaha. And it won't start. When I stored it I emptied all the fuel from the carb. After 2 yrs I tried starting it and won't start. I took it apart just like you did. The carb looks exactly like yours and everything looked good. I still cleaned it really good and still won't start. Any idea what could be wrong?? It's pretty much new. I only used it once for 3 days 2 yrs ago. Thanks

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Is the carb filling with fuel? If so check for spark.

[@adolfoperez8228]

@@TepcoCycleRepair I'll check for spark tomorrow. Carb is getting fuel. Thanks for the fast response

[@adolfoperez8228]

@TepcoCycleRepair Spark plug is sparking and the carburetor is getting fuel. Any idea what else it could be?

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

@@adolfoperez8228 It's pretty new but my next step would be to check valves and do a leak down test.

[@devertonfearon7681]

I have the same problem with my own it’s not starting are you in LA

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

Across the country in NC.

[@Pilousiukas]

I have a suspicion that it is not Yamaha engine at all, but the Chinese manufacturer RATO. I myself have a RATO suitcase generator, so its engine, carburetor, fuel cap, air filter - everything is perfectly 1:1 as shown here. Probably the engines are made by Rato, only Yamaha puts their brand on it.

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

You're probably correct, Suzuki, Polaris and others have used Taiwan engines in their small ATV's. So this would be no surprise.

[@JonathanJulbe]

I hot a similar one , but mine don't produce electricity 😢

[@mrantone916]

Just Fixed my generator woo hoo thanks brother . 🦾. I have a es2400is.