Powermate generator not starting finally fixed

[@barrydawg7544]

I want to say THANK YOU ,, THANK YOU for your video. A friend of mine has this exact Powermate and it hadn't run in 5 years. He told me if I could get it to run he would give me $100. I watched your video and did the cleaning of the carburetor and drained the tank of Yellow fuel. I messed with it for about 3 hours,, draining the tank and putting fresh fuel in and draining.. I did that twice, the inside of the tank was clean... I fired it up and it started and ran just fine. The only thing that was different on the one I worked on was at 1:20 of your video you put the power switch on the "O" and tried starting it... "O" is actually the OFF position on the one I am tinkering with. Other than that,, you saved the day... I'm sure I won't take my buddy's $100... we help each other out,, and besides if I ever need to borrow it... I will have it....

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes that was my mistake thanks for pointing it out.

[@orlypalomar]

1:19 I could've sworn it didn't run because you inadvertently turned the ignition off. 😆

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I wish that was true, I could have saved a lot of time then

[@pen25]

Never run a generator without a load. Good to keep a couple 1500 watt space heaters and let it run minimum 15 minutes

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes you are correct

[@vernonbruce3722]

I keep mine in the garage. 2 1/2 years ago, I put nonethanol treated gas in it and ran it. I turned the fuel valve off and let it run till it died, then drained the bowl completely of gas. I checked the carb 6 months ago and it looked brand new. I then started it on the old gas and it ran just fine. I did the same shutdown procedure and put it back in my garage. I will be draining the tank, changing the oil, putting fresh fuel in before run it again.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow absolutely amazing how it held up. thank you Vernon Bruce.

[@petesbeats483]

I had a generator suddenly stop running. And now it doesn't have spark. Everything else is good.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

check the low oil sensor. Or just check the oil level

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

Yamahas are definitely one of the rarer engines you can find on outdoor power equipment, I’ve only found one on a pressure washer

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I never realized it till you said it but Yes you're absolutely right.

[@999thenewman]

While the world has gone insane, it's peaceful to visit Inside House Garage's beautiful massive yard and watch him repair a generator.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Lol.... I wish it was as peaceful as I show it

[@999thenewman]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE If you did a livestream, that would be interesting.

[@lukeWiz44]

999thenewman I second a livestream!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@999thenewman it would be but alas I'm not a vlogger.

[@999thenewman]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Set your tripod up on the bench and just do a live repair. No need for the tinsel and yappy flair. I believe in you. ^_^

[@santini1953]

Get an inverter generator. The neighbors will appreciate it.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you are absolutely right.

[@F3IAC_3]

I hope you can answer this WHAT OIL DOES IT USEEE PLEASEEE

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

10w-30 or SAE 30 weight

[@F3IAC_3]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thank you sir

[@pepeluis670]

Greetings, thanks for the video, I have the same generator, it starts and works very well, but I have a concern, is it normal for it to generate approximately 8 hours of energy with a full tank of fuel? It seems to me that it consumes a lot of fuel for a few hours of use. (I have 10 20W bulbs on and a medium refrigerator)...Thanks

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

unfortunately it's quite possible indeed. These are not fuel efficient engines. The other possibility is that your carb is causing the engine to run "rich" with too much fuel. Have you done a tune up on it recently ?

[@paultice610]

I keep Fuel in my generator with stable I run it twice a month for 20 minutes each time I turn the fuel valve off and run the carburetor dry It always starts I've been doing it this way for 6 years now.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Excellent. It's nice to know that there are people who take care of their generators.

[@FOREVERFUNKIN]

👍

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@suprdav403]

I have the exact same generator. I've had it for about 5 years. Non ethanol only and it starts instantly every time. Has always been reliable, though it is loud

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes they are very loud in my book, thank you suprdav403.

[@benrobles752]

The last time I ran my generator was three years ago. I closed the fuel shut off valve and let the generator use up the fuel that was in the line, but I left the old fuel in the tank. Does this tank need to be rinsed out with fresh gas before I get it ready for hurricane season?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

It depends, did you use any ethanol gas or was it 100% gas? Either way you may want to rinse it out with some fresh gas.

[@tonisam962]

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[@rstephe]

3 years ago, yeah I would not hesitate. Even if you were able to get it to run today it could be degraded to the point that if/when you need it it won't start. Great question.

[@lukeWiz44]

Aha! My neck of the woods!generators! Those old Yamahas are extremely reliable. They have cast iron cylinder sleeves and steel bearings. Very nice units. My eyes might be lying to me. Did you turn if off in the beginning? Awesome video.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Actually when I editing it I was supposed to switch it off a then switch it on but I made a mistake and inserted the "moving the switch" to the off position. Thank you for showing my mistake I will try harder in the future.

[@lukeWiz44]

INSIDE HOUSE GARAGE hey no worries man, you've got incredible content. don't change a thing! I was just a little confused, lol.

[@therealist1872]

How do you change the oil on this model and which do you use ? My father left one behind and I would like to service it myself ?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

theres a drain bolt at the bottom of the engine right below the grey dipstick

[@therealist1872]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE what oil should we use I have the same exact one

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

car oil works just fine. 10w-30

[@Patrick4959]

i like using a fuel stabiliser in them and no carburetor problems here and a lovely source of fuel protection too and it avoids going bad too

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

if there was ever a reason to use some sort of stabilizer is this situation.

[@Patrick4959]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yep it does vary

[@RussellBooth1977]

I don't have a generator but Donyboy73 has one he has never used, while the engine is full of oil he keeps the fuel tank empty. Taryl Dactal is the same as he hasn't needed to.use his either !

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I didn't know that thanks for letting me know.

[@barndogschwartz8370]

Are all carbs pretuned at the factory? Before selling then to the consumer

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes they have a base setting.

[@jeffreybaker7406]

I keep mine in the garage. I use 93 octane with the appropriate amount of Seafoam in my gas can. I run it for about 30 minutes every other month and use an electric heater and some power tools as a load just to exercise it. I have a couple coworkers that huff and puff about how they’re not spending the money on higher octane fuel, Seafoam and exercising the generator. They’re also the ones that call me when their power is out and ask me to look at their generator because it’s not starting 😂. It’s only a couple of bucks extra for 10 gallons and easy insurance.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Great maintenance routine and absolutely well said. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@garycitro1674]

Well there you go. My main mistake was not running it for over a year. Now the power is out and I can't get the darn thing to start, and I'm definitely not at the level of fixing carburetors. Fortunately it's not too cold here.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

it happens even to me.

[@IvanOchoa461]

I used to have a Powermate generator I left it with gas in the tank with no stabilizer for 2 years and now it doesn't want to start I took it to a mechanic he clean the carburetor and it doesn't work I tried it then the pull cord broke

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thats some bad luck. Try replacing the carb and the recoil isn't too difficult either.

[@IvanOchoa461]

I took it to a different guy who works on small engines he said he didn't want to work on it because it was leaking gas he said it leaked the gas in his garage so he took it outside and he's like oh I'm not going to work on it

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@IvanOchoa461 thats a shame

[@IvanOchoa461]

The guy said he was going to work on that but that's at the bottom of his list he has other things to work on

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@IvanOchoa461 maybe take it to someone else?