RYOBI 2300 surging issue fixed!

How to fix a surging RYOBI generator and general generator maintenance.

[@alixsnyder9322]

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[@northlander1948]

Every generator is different, and it also depends on the load you are putting on it. This generator will run 10+ hours at 25% load, and at 50% load, it can run for 7.5 hours.

[@artlife6210]

great video...one tip...Ive worked on dozens of these for surging and stalling...the fix is almost always the line from the bottom of the fuel tank to the dial control from factory is too small and after about 100 hours they collapse right where the line exits the fuel tank in a fairly sharp bend, cutting off the fuel delivery by half, resulting in a frustrating surge condition...I have five of them and all of them have done this and Ive modded them all with larger line and have hundreds of hours on them problem free...the carbs do clog and the idle jet is usually the culprit but hopefully someone will read this and discover what I did a couple years ago when I got my first pair for my rv....and everyone I know who uses them frequently has had this exact same issue eventually which of course I always fix for them in about fifteen minutes lol, cheers man!!

[@mobmt6239]

Would you make a video and share the link? Thx.

[@thejohnhend]

Thanks for the info I’ve got the same surging issue going to check the fuel line now.

[@artlife6210]

@@thejohnhend hope it helps, that line they use is just so cheesy

[@artlife6210]

@@thejohnhend also be sure to use fresh fuel, the Ryobis seem to be real sensitive to that

[@artlife6210]

@@mobmt6239 actually thats a good idea..I still have three new ones lol

[@richardlopez5992]

i had watched others on cleaning the carburetor , and got mine working, but surging , and i cleaned just as you said here and the surging stopped , now its running smooth , thanks

[@rubennieves7357]

Thanks for the tip. Nobody else mentions that jet. My two ryobi generators had the same problem. That jet was completely clogged. Fixed two of my generators Tks for the video.

[@northlander1948]

Glad it could help👍

[@CarDaddy24]

Man, I'm having a hard time figuring put where this jet

[@rubennieves7357]

@@CarDaddy24 it's at the top of the carburetor. Small brass color. About 3/16 in diameter. Once you get it started if it still surges move the start valve closer to the choke position.

[@roberto3330]

Thank you Tanner! Cleaned that jet, gaped the factory spark plug, changed the oil and cleaned the muffler screens, my gen has exactly 80 hrs and I think is running better than ever!!! Thank you for sharing 🤠👍👍

[@roberto3330]

I did have that surging issue , it’s gone!!

[@elfroq]

Huge THANK YOU. After watching every video on how to fix the surging idle, I saw this video. It seemed to be the easiest diagnosis. I went to autozone, picked up a can of carb cleaner and a metal brush. I zeroed in on that specific jet and now my generator runs perfectly.

[@rorotkt16]

Took off the carburetor??

[@joshuanisbet7820]

Man, After 3 months of trying to figure this out, this actually fixed my issue. All the other videos and posts didn't fix a thing but this did. Now, to try and find a filter that can keep this jet clean without slowing flow. Thanks for posting this.

[@northlander1948]

No Problem, I was thinking the same thing. There must be a generic mesh cover that could go over that hole to keep it clean.

[@rorotkt16]

@@northlander1948could we just brush it from up to down or we have to remove it please??

[@ericjones3920]

This is a great video. I just bought this generator yesterday. I like to learn all about it because I have a mobile auto detailing hustle. Appreciate you.

[@wilnetlife]

Thanks so much for posting this! I was about to order a new carb and I figured I'd give this a try first. Worked like a charm. Didn't even pull the carb all the way off. Just pulled off the breather tube, took off the stud nuts, pulled the carb off the studs and leaned it over to where I could take the throttle control solenoid plate off and and get to that jet with a screwdriver. In fairness, I think I was just a choke cable and fuel line away from having the carb all the way off, but the fuel line spilling gas all over everything is the worst part half the time anyway so, score. Took a wire brush filament and some brake cleaner to it and done! Took maybe 15 min.

[@rorotkt16]

Do you mind sharing a video?

[@user-hr5yj2fo1h]

Well, I was baffled...Saw this video and decided what the hell, give it shot. Took the breather hose off and the 2 nuts holding on the carb. Slid it back and off to get to that screw. Wire brush bristle and and some carb cleaner later and she is running like new. Thanks for the info, worked like a charm!

[@user-hr5yj2fo1h]

I have had to this 3 times, granted I've got very quick at it....but if anyone would know why it keeps happening or a way to stop it, please post the solution. I use top tier gas and Sta-Bil 360 for storage, but keep having to clean this one jet on a regular basis after usage. I'll try a better fuel filter to see if that helps.

[@JesseSantiago-sp3lr]

Yesireee!! Same thing happened to me. Eventually I figured it out and fixed it

[@LuisOrtiz-ww9wj]

Hello , I appreciate it on the way you explain each step. You're right ,that externo jet. Was the problem for the surging /stalling. The trick from the hair of the metal brush,was perfect. Just in time for the huricane season . Once again thanks.

[@chrislroman]

Saludos Luis! Vi tu comentario pero no encuentro la parte que hay que limpiar. Gracias!

[@michaelsegarra2709]

@@chrislroman la parte que esta detras del telefono 🤣🤣

[@northlander1948]

No problem, glad it worked for you!

[@redneckroadtrips4950]

You hit the nail on the head! Only video that actually fixes the problem, excellent!

[@motowerkz3678]

Dude you're MVP, Great find and HUGE help. Appreciate the troubleshooting!

[@rodnyreef2970]

Saw your video and tried your recommendation after doing everything else that people recommended here. This actually fixed the surging issue. Thank you for posting this! Regards

[@northlander1948]

No problem, glad it helped!

[@leonflood675]

Hi guy, is removing the carb necessary? Poster is not responding. Thanks

[@RobertRael]

Just used this fix today. Worked perfectly. Thank you! Edit: If you're "green" like me, the carburetor must first be removed to access this brass screw. I have photos if anybody is interested. Removed two bolts for the air box, two nuts that hold the carburetor, and then was able to remove and clean this brass bolt.

[@spacemandrew]

Pictures please!? I don't understand I don't have a brass bolt haha My carbs out though

[@RobertRael]

@@spacemandrew when you have the carb out there should be one set screw on the back side. Do you see that? Take that out and clean it out

[@spacemandrew]

Nope. My screws are all silver, no brass. I removed a screw that looks like the one i am supposed to remove but there's nothing there. And then a little plate slid off with it. That revealed a little plastic hole that is solid/empty as well.

[@RobertRael]

@@spacemandrew I found my photos. How can I get them to you?

[@paloution]

Thanks, this worked great for me. Took about 30 minutes. She's running smoothly again

[@brianbmc2umccormick661]

Good tips to know on the surging. I use stabilizer and sometimes a dash of marvel mystery oil in the oil and gas. I just passed 400 hours on mine this week. Snow storm had our power out for 6 days and the Ryobi ran non-stop the entire time (144 hours) while powering selected items in the house.

[@haiderhisham]

You nailed it Sir…really appreciate your straight advice

[@kellyneumann3546]

He's right! Fixed the bad idle

[@juliogonzo2718]

Thanks! Awsome video. It's a ducar generator, it'll be the same internally as many other brands but with a different case and maybe inverter board.

[@djdannybhtx]

great video! You have the direct link to these fuel filters?

[@user-sn7oo9wu5k]

Mine was doing the same thing cleaned that jet runs great ,

[@r.b.1047]

Great video! Mine is doing the surging thing and will only run on full choke, and even then it eventually surges off. So I'm going to try the jet cleaning routine. Ok so I slid the carb out to where I can access that little brass screw. Does the screw have to be removed to clean it, or can I poke the brush bristle in there while its still in? Thank you!

[@insangel]

Hey mate, what did you do and how did it turn out? I’m in the same boat now as you were.

[@MrAstrokidd]

Thanks for posting video. Fixed my surging issues.

[@Marktheshark943]

Nice video Link for the fuel filters please ?

[@wardaddy3249]

Mines still doing the surging at idle I’ve changed the fuel filter cleaned the jets like shown still does it when I put the dial up a little on choke it smooths out. I adjusted the cable to make to stop surging not sure if these things are known for the cables to come loose. Can a wrong gaped spark plug cause surging?

[@bigbrown408]

This worked perfectly!!!! Thank you!!

[@harveys.2821]

We're can I get the special wrench to remove the spark plug? Thanks!!

[@radamans]

This worked!! Thank you!

[@broncofan1970]

Awesome!!!! Thank you!!!

[@jpayco]

Problem solved. Thanks !!!

[@allthings6173]

Ryobi is nice genset i hope, i can have one. So we can use here in bohol phillipines, were almost 1 month we dont have electricity here because if thyphon oddete.. Thank you po

[@leonflood675]

Is that the Gold looking round thing a ma bob with the slot?

[@northlander1948]

Yes the gold circle with the slot (for a screwdriver) is the external jet that can get clogged and make it surge.

[@hnoriega01]

do you have an amazon link for the better fuel filter you added ? thanks

[@northlander1948]

Here is the exact pack I ordered, www.amazon.com/Cococart-Inline-Filters-Kawasaki-Stratton/dp/B06XDJR2JT/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=CocoMocart+Gas+Inline+Fuel+Filters+with+magnet+for+Kawasaki+Kohler+Briggs+%26+Stratton+John+Deere+1%2F4+Inch+x+5%2F16+Inch+%28Pack+of+10%29&qid=1600611747&s=hi&sr=1-1-catcorr

[@JuguemosconSentido]

Do you need to remove the entire carburetor?

[@northlander1948]

Yes you need to pull it off. It’s not hard to do, you might be able to leave some cables and fuel lines on and just tilt it towards you, but if you are unbolting it you might as well pull it all the way off and blow out the main jets.

[@JuguemosconSentido]

@@northlander1948 I’m not that mechanically prepared lol

[@Josemanc]

Greetings from Australia mate. Did you notice the main jet size?. They have a number on the side. I have the same generator and it is always running lean. I wonder if the previous owner changed the main jet. Mine says 70 on the side.

[@northlander1948]

I did not see what the number was. However; if you are feeling brave you could use some tiny drill bits to just barely seem out the one that's there. (I did this with an 80s motorcycle that was lean from the factory and I was too cheap to buy a jet kit).

[@Josemanc]

@@northlander1948 thanks for the advice mate. I just ordered a set of main jets for the generator. I'm going to try that. Cool vids In your channel. Thx again

[@northlander1948]

@@Josemanc Thanks!

[@iamlegend3669]

I need to replace the drain screw, can I just take it out and put the new one? It won't mess up an internal carburator part? Thanks!

[@northlander1948]

If it's just the drain screw on the carburetor bowl then no it would be fine. Even if you were replacing an internal jet with a factory new one, it would do anything to the air/fuel ratio or anything. You are good

[@iamlegend3669]

@@northlander1948 thank you man

[@almarco2341]

What's the micron rating for those new fuel filters you bought please?

[@northlander1948]

Not a clue, but way better than the factory metal screen one.

[@happydays454]

Omg this fixed mine

[@anthonymarquez4563]

Hey Tanner! I have cleaned the top jet 2 times now and I also disassembled the carb this passed time and cleaned all of the jets aswell as sprayed carb cleaner through out all the holes of the carb. I put it all back together and it is still doing the same thing. It does have a new spark plug so I dont think that Is the issue and I checked the fuel filter and also sprayed it with carb cleaner. No Difference after all that. Im not sure what else to do. What do you think it could be? Any help appreciated thank you!

[@northlander1948]

Hi Anthony, you can likely rule out compression and spark. That leaves you with really only two problems, fuel and air. If there’s nothing obstructing the air, then it is a fuel/air ratio problem or (most likely) a fuel problem. The other thing that may cause surging would be fuel delivery to the carburetor. The switch/knob on the side of the machine that changes it from prime to on and off may be restricting fuel. I would make sure the carb is getting plenty of/the correct amount of fuel through that knob mechanism.

[@anthonymarquez4563]

@@northlander1948 thank you for your response! I had checked the air filter and box last night and didn’t see anything obstructing it. How would I go about making sure that the carb is getting enough fuel? Should I adjust the cable that connects to the knob? The weird thing is that if I put it closer to choke it runs a little better but it bogs down from time to time acting like it’s not getting gas.

[@northlander1948]

@@anthonymarquez4563 if it’s running better with partial choke on It’s defiantly not getting enough fuel, make sure it’s full of gas and that it is running from the tank to the knob freely, then from the knob to the carb freely. If you cleaned ALL the jets and soaked the carb, then adjust the air/fuel screw if it has one. There is also an electronic solenoid that controls the choke, make sure that’s not incorrectly adjusted in some way. Other then that, not sure what else it could be without looking it over. Keep going through the process of elimination. If all fails, throw in a replacement carb if it’s not too expensive. Your time is valuable

[@anthonymarquez4563]

@@northlander1948 I’m not sure if it has an air fuel screw, I don’t think I saw any other screw that was on the carb other than the jet on top of the carb. I think I may try and buy a new choke. I’ve wasted a few afternoons on this issue and thought yesterday would’ve been the day it finally worked but I was wrong. Thank you for your help!

[@northlander1948]

No problem, good luck with it👍 I think the quality control on these units are a little wanting in my opinion.

[@Villalight18]

What can it possibly be if it shuts off after I start running a vacuum on it ?

[@josephgriffin1065]

Take it out of eco mode, by turning auto idle off

[@leetgif]

Which hole is the jet?? Is it the hole next to the brass screw?

[@northlander1948]

It is the brass screw

[@leetgif]

@@northlander1948 Thank you

[@futurebalance6134]

Where are your affiliate links ?

[@blackmagiic00]

What did you end up gapping it at?

[@northlander1948]

.024-.028 is where it should be at.

[@blackmagiic00]

Thanks

[@edwardlucero9665]

Help! My Ryobi starts great. Issue is, very tasty idle. It heats the exhaust muffler box RED hot. I have no idea what is happening with it.

[@edwardlucero9665]

Wish I could show a video.

[@northlander1948]

Sounds like it must be back firing a lot and getting the muffler hot, this happens when there is a fuel/air ratio problem or some other combustion problem (usually). Have you cleaned the carburetor?

[@edwardlucero9665]

@@northlander1948 thanks for your reply. No I haven’t cleaned the carburetor. Just a side note ; it starts in the first pull, it never dies out, it doesn’t backfire or popping exhaust. It runs smooth… just a fast idle and it never kicks down when I push the idle button.

[@specialized41]

Any link to buy this same filters.? Thanks.!!

[@northlander1948]

Search for “CocoMocart Gas Inline Fuel Filters with magnet” on amazon.

[@norwinjohnlactaoen9476]

We have the same generator. But I have a problem. It suddenly overload but we're just using 1 fan. I tried to tap the overload reset button and it won't work. Don't know what to do...

[@northlander1948]

I haven't had that issue, my guess is that an internal fuse is blown or something like that.

[@passeagle5526]

You have to hold down the reset till it resets

[@paulthatcher6648]

Do you have a link to those fuel filters?

[@northlander1948]

Search for “CocoMocart Gas Inline Fuel Filters with magnet” on amazon.

[@paulthatcher6648]

@@northlander1948 thanks!

[@alex3012red]

did you clean the jet from the top? or removed it? thanks in advance

[@northlander1948]

I removed the whole carburetor and then removed the jet, it’s easier that way.

[@kennethcamp8663]

Talk To Tanner I’m not finding the tiny jet in the back as pictures in your video. I removed the carb and looked in the back, and I don’t see the gold screw. I have a silver one. Also, it might help if I knew what a jet was- I see no tiny holes. How do I remove said Jet?

[@user-zp5vj2bl8o1]

Too bad the video is so out of focus that it is impossible to see.

[@bladedspokes]

Protip: those generators have a Hobbs meter you can access from the Android app to see how many hours are on them

[@northlander1948]

Thanks, I found that. Really handy to be able to count the hours on these!

[@tonydavies2667]

There is no jet there

[@northlander1948]

You probably have a different model