Predator Generator Won't Start 420CC Full Diagnosis & Easy Repair Process 6500 Watt Surge 5500 Run

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We check out and repair a Predator 6500 watt Generator a customer gave to us and go through the full diagnostic / repair process to getting it back up and running.
The carburetor was in really bad shape and the choke was broken off. We show how to clean the carburetor if yours is in good enough shape but in the end we use a replacement since this one was pretty bad.
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We give a full diagnostics and repair of the issue with tips and Information.
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[@Stan77777able]

Helped me diagnose and fix my problem, thank you for posting this!

[@IndRepair]

Glad to help, thanks for watching!

[@therickmarcus]

You can always tell a "master" by how easy they make it look.

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate your words of support!

[@michaelboykin9881]

My 8750 had spark but wouldn't even fire on starting fluid. Removed the valve cover and found a pushrod slipped out from under the rocker. Are installed it, adjusted the lash and it runs like new. The intake valve wouldn't open so it got no fuel to the combustion chamber.

[@IndRepair]

Definitely a common one, they sit for so long and get just a little surface rust on the valve stem and will throw the push rod right on. Great job!

[@tempusveritas8901]

Good tip on the fuel bowl screws. I wish I would have known that one a few years ago.

[@IndRepair]

Haha don't even bother using the phillips slot anymore just straight to the vice grip pliers. Thanks for watching!

[@clairmonteclarke9210]

I realise had was turn off at the beginning turn on after cleaning cab

[@IndRepair]

Definitely!

[@jamesdavis1821]

I get spark. Using starting fluid still wont start. Do you have a video of next step

[@IndRepair]

Check valve trane. Don't have one on this particular engine but the same process on a snowblower. You can see our diagnostics at kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3vUiKqImNJ_qsk on an issue similar

[@jamesdavis1821]

@@IndRepair it was the push rod came out of place. After repositioning it. Everything works much quieter

[@IndRepair]

Awesome job!

[@KSMike1]

Sometimes those low oil cutoff switches get stuck, too, and often they free up if you can just get it running. On my Generac I put a quick disconnect in that line for just that reason. You just need to check your oil before pulling it.

[@IndRepair]

They sure do, been a while since I have seen one stuck. Good info!

[@philliphall5198]

I agree, I put a toggle switch to disconnect low oil shut down I check oil every 2 hours and fuel it back up 😊

[@steveriggenbach90]

Great video as always. Thanks for sharing info. When a main jet slot gets messed up. I use a simple easy out bit. Use one that fits into the hole easily. When out dress it and reinstall. Take care.

[@IndRepair]

Good tip there for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@steveriggenbach90]

@@IndRepair I’ve tried production but prefer more of the investigation type. Can be very frustrating at times. People that share information, I Like sharing back. Take care.

[@you166mhz]

15:34 --- you can also use guitar strings -- if you happen to be a guitar player .. lol ...

[@IndRepair]

Great tip

[@brendenlavallie6903]

I have a very similar issue but can't get it fixed. Predator inverter 8750 only a year and half old, but has been sitting for a year. (Ran once) oil/gas are good, took off air filter and squirted break cleaner In ans it fired up and shut off. Trying to avoid taking apart the whole carburetor bc I know it's a new generator. Is there something else I can do to Troubleshoot why it's not getting gas to the engine?

[@IndRepair]

Check fuel flow at the line to the carburetor, if it is getting there it would be a fuel or carb issue. Is the battery charged if it has an electric start?

[@brendenlavallie6903]

​@IndRepair it has a battery/electric start and the pull start, I don't think the battery I'd charged because it's been sitting for a year so I've been using the pull start. Would the battery affect it if I'm not using that ti start it? And thanks for the info! I'll check the lines and troubleshoot some more.

[@IndRepair]

Definitely won't start without battery

[@nephewsque6751]

Great video... thanks

[@IndRepair]

Glad to help! Thank you!

[@nephewsque6751]

Thanks, how can I clean out the gas tank? It's empty on fuel but trash on the bottom on the tank looking in. But did start on starting fluid spray

[@IndRepair]

I would drain and then use compressed air to blow it out

[@nephewsque6751]

@IndRepair ok thanks, it's bone dry already on the bottom little rust on the bottom

[@IndRepair]

@@nephewsque6751 Use compressed air to blow out debris then carburetor cleaner it and blow it out again

[@philliphall5198]

If it’s been run a lot best to check valves gap just to make sure it’s ready for the long run time that’s coming

[@IndRepair]

Never a bad idea on these engines with the tolerances being so tight

[@MrMbrommer]

Good Video. Where can I get a replacement Carburetor?

[@IndRepair]

Link updated in the description

[@mychicosocial]

Excellent tutorial . Thank you i appreciate it.

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that!~ Thanks for watching!

[@philliphall5198]

What is the carb part number ?? Thank You 😊

[@IndRepair]

We have them under R420-III

[@crisprtalk6963]

Nice gift.

[@IndRepair]

It sure was! Thanks for watching!

[@norris.7670]

👍🥳

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Your choke plate isnot connected. I bet you if you put that back it will start

[@IndRepair]

Haha with the way the needle is wedged into the seat and the solenoid being stuck there was no was this one was starting without some go go juice

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

@@IndRepair I did see that after.I should help my comet back until the end