How to set up and use the FIRMAN 9400 Duel Fuel Generator

[@jackiecomer1850]

*100% best **Generater.Systems** I have used. A test for hurricane prep here in Louisiana: three AC units, 5000, 5000 & 8000, 3 fridges, 2 device power setups, 4 flat screens....AND I had 40% of the power meter to spare.*

[@TomLeeman]

We only use this for the refrigeration or refrigerators, and some lights

[@tdperrychatham]

Impacted by Hurricane Helene 2024!! Purchasing one from LOWES today because of this Video!! I needed to make sure that I could operate it properly without connecting it to the house, if not needed. Thank for for making this video!!!

[@TomLeeman]

Glad I could help! Good luck I hope you fare well from this hurricane it’s a bad one for sure. Thank you for watching.

[@Breal01]

Same thing friend. God bless from Hendersonville NC

[@tdperrychatham]

@@TomLeeman We got power after 8-9 days! This generator was great with no issues! Once again, thank you!

[@gretiamiller5025]

I'm a single older woman, just bought this brand cause my Westinghouse generator only worked a couple of times. Thanks for your detailed explanation. I was able to start it following your suggestions. I just read where someone suggested to disconnect the black cable going to battery to save battery energy. I lose power every time we have storms. Thanks again.

[@TomLeeman]

Glad I could help and stay safe thanks for watching

[@RKDriver]

Video saved me from having to call Firman or return my new one to Costco. When he mentioned his wouldn't start on the incline, I knew I was having a similar problem. These things have BIG gas tanks and just putting in a quart or 2 of gas just to test it out won't allow it to start. Firman says first start should have at least 2 gallons in the tank. I just tilted mine up on some 2x4's so it angled down toward the wheels and it fired right up. Also, disconnect your black battery cable during storage. It's a quick connector and it will save the battery for next time.

[@TomLeeman]

Yeah if you have it on an incline and the gas is leaning to the one side of the tank it won’t fill the reservoir and you end up not being able to start it but if you use the propane you won’t have that problem because it will be for standby pressure good luck enjoy your generator hopefully we don’t have to use them this year thanks for watching

[@TexasTourettes1]

Thank you SO VERY MUCH for this amazing video!! My wife and I just bought this 3 months ago. You were very descriptive and clear about everything when it comes to starting that and making sure anyone could understand how to do it!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@TomLeeman]

You are welcome. Enjoy your generator.

[@ds99]

Thanks for the video. It’s great to have a generator to keep your fridge on. In colder climates it will keep your furnace on. You had many good safety tips.

[@TomLeeman]

Thanks I’m just hoping that I don’t have to use it this year I cross fingers

[@ds99]

@@TomLeeman you’re all set if you do need it. 😃

[@BobFreer]

Thanks for the great videos on this generator. I really appreciate your attention to detail as you went through all the steps.

[@TomLeeman]

You are welcome!

[@ernestwalden3894]

Awsome preps right there. These duel fuel generator is Awsome. I baught one like this yesterday because we're getting some bad winter storms this week. I didn't get time to stock up on fuel. Now everyone is totally sold out of propane. But I allready had 2 tanks. And today I baught 20 gallons of regular gasoline. Hopefully we won't need it but if we do I should be good for Atleast 1 week. 2 if I use it every once n a while.

[@TomLeeman]

excellent good luck stay warm

[@epiet270]

Good video, just bought this, I’m looking to run it on propane. Cuts the wattage a little but runs cleaner, and all my small engines seem to be suffering from too much ethanol in the fuel.

[@TomLeeman]

Good idea thanks for watching

[@3DNightmare]

Thanks for the video... Heard it was coming, been waiting for a long time for & just purchased the Firman Tri-Fuel.!

[@TomLeeman]

Good luck 👍 with new generator

[@debigoldstein3869]

Just want to say THANK YOU! I live in South Texas and was without power during the Snowmagedon for 3 days and then due to storms, was without power (AC) for HOURS and with 3 German Shepherds and just me, it got REALLY HOT since it was already 95 degrees with heat index of 101. So I bought this generator because Texas Electric reliability sucks. And not many places take 3 big dogs so I don’t really have a place to go. I want to run mine on Propane - any tips? Also, how do you drain the gas tank for storage? Last comment- as a single woman, I was able to pick up generator enough to put a block of wood under so I could attach the wheels and leveler. I sweated a lot, but once on, it was easy for me to move into my back yard and put on my porch - and I am ordering a GenTent cover so I can use the generator outside in the rain.

[@TomLeeman]

I usually let it run out or burn the gas off I have not tried the propane yet but when I do I will make a video for you thanks for watching

[@iseetheglory4593]

How do you drain the Remaining fuel out of it when you're done using it

[@TomLeeman]

I would just let it run out. I would keep it running until the gas was burned out of the tank.

[@JamesPeery369]

So detailed and helpful. Thanks!

[@TomLeeman]

You're very welcome!

[@TomLeeman]

You’re welcome. Stay safe.

[@greginfla_1]

Yeah having a Dickens of a time getting this started. My battery was dead and I wasn’t sure if Generator would start using pull cord if the red light indicator was out. I actually message furman over the weekend and they answered, within an hour, that the generator will start with a dead battery with a pull cord for gasoline operation only. Seem like I’m missing a step the generator is not firing.

[@TomLeeman]

Charge the battery and re connect it or purchase another if that one is dead good luck thanks for watching

[@peterv184]

Thank you! for a well explained video.

[@TomLeeman]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@jenniferlee2086]

Do you know why it may start up but as soon as you turn the starter to normal run it cuts off?

[@TomLeeman]

It sounds like you may have a fuel line problem

[@betsylaughlin8652]

Thank you so much-I was feeling insecure about using our new generator for the first time, but you made this very clear. One question-can it be used in rain? I don’t have a shelter set up yet, though I may rig something up. Thanks!

[@TomLeeman]

You are very welcome and thank you very much for watching

[@GeraldPUR]

Use it in the rain? Short answer: No

[@TomLeeman]

Stay safe and good luck in this next hurricane

[@tiarob5918]

Thank you for this. I just bought one yesterday

[@TomLeeman]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@TechHoundDad]

Wish mine started that easy!

[@TomLeeman]

Good luck thank you for watching

[@mattymove]

"filter any bullshit out"...LOL🤣🤣

[@TomLeeman]

Thanks for watching

[@BRUINSS]

How do you charge up the battery for the push start

[@TomLeeman]

I just bought a inexpensive battery charger off of Amazon and use that just hook the battery up to it overnight and let it charge then you should be good to go

[@ivanmf68gt80]

How many hours can be turn on with the full tank?

[@TomLeeman]

We bought this for the hurricanes in Florida but have not really had one since we purchased it so I’m not sure how long a full tank will last but I would imagine it would be a number of hours good luck thanks for watching

[@scottpellegrin6496]

I have an issue with mine. It is brand new. I started it just fine but am not getting any electrical output from the receptacles. Is there anything anyone can do to help?

[@TomLeeman]

I would recommend taking it back to wherever you bought it from and exchanging it for a new one or a different model thanks for watching

[@bobcloughjr]

Check the circuit breaker buttons near the outlet

[@gretiamiller5025]

Is it a good idea to start generator once in awhile?

[@TomLeeman]

Yes make sure battery is charged

[@3DNightmare]

When storing "long periods of time"= Dead Battery... You might want to use/invest in a BATTERY (Trickle Charger) and of course "StaBil" fuel stabilizer". WelderX

[@TomLeeman]

Excellent tips thanks for watching

[@bobcloughjr]

FYI bro, you're not supposed to screw in the dipstick to check the oil level. Only dip it. Hence the name. This can be confirmed in your manual.

[@TomLeeman]

Excellent tips and notes thanks for watching

[@kevinshea5819]

Thanks for the video.

[@TomLeeman]

You bet

[@ernestwalden3894]

I have the same generator and curious if you had any major issues with yours. I haven't even got mine broke in yet LOL

[@TomLeeman]

so far so good

[@dedalliance1]

Well, this is the end of my Generator :( I was using it to run a little 5k watt garage heater here in Colorado which was probably about 70-100 hours worth of use and then a couple days after that we lost power and it was -19 degrees outside so I was starting it up to plug into the house to have power and it ran for 5-10 minutes before it stopped and seized up and the pull start wouldn't move it and the electric starter wouldn't either so I was pretty sure that was gonna be the last of my generator lol. So fast forward a week later today I decided I would see if I could get it to run again I changed out the oil which it was pretty low on oil not to get too technical but I took out about a dixie plate from Costco worth of oil. I know, my measurements are extremely scientific. Anyway, put new oil in it start it up using my drill hooked straight to the crank shaft where the pull start hooks up to because it was seized, got it to fire up pretty quickly surprisingly and then it ran for about a minute and blew a hole through the cast crank housing thing. So uhm, she doesn't run anymore lol :( I changed the oil last time I went camping over Labor Day weekend last year in 2020 and I never noticed any leaking and I didn't use it much then maybe 30-40 hours because I stayed out for a week so between then and now it was burning oil for some reason I don't think it was leaking because I never noticed any puddles under it. So I would definitely recommend for people to check your oil every time you start it especially if you start climbing in hours like mine was. Anyway though, I think I got a lot of use out of it and I've pushed through some crappy conditions always changing oil in parking lots or dirt fields dust snow rain cold hot one time I had it halfway under my camper during an ice storm / snow storm in Montana and the water would melt off of my camper and then freeze all over the generator and got into the pull start area and froze all of that up I had to take my blow torch to it and start melting everything off before work one morning just trying to get it to turn over and finally did. I was using a hammer to bust the ice off of the top to get the fuel cap off lol. And then it ran like that all day until I got back from work. So I wasn't babying this thing it rode around in my camper where ever I went or in the truck I always used Amsoil and I always tried changing the oil between 100-150 hours maybe once or twice I got closer to 200 but who knows if that would have made a difference. So all said and done it cost roughly $0.33 every 1 hour of run time plus fuel and oil which I think is a good return. Compare that to Honda's 4500 running watt generator which is smaller than my Firman at $2,500 dollars to get the same $0.33 an hour return, you'd have to run that Honda for 7,575 hours which maybe it'd do it I don't know, but you're also out $2,500+ just to find out. Most people won't even use their generator 1,500 hours before it just gets so old you want a new one anyway. That's 100 hours a year for 15 years. I'm probably gonna go back to Costco and buy the newer Firman TriFuel generator they have out just because this one I feel like did me a real solid job and who knows maybe I got a dud you might get 3k+ hours. Here's some pictures, imgur.com/gallery/rdLLVPr

[@CR-qu5jc]

Bam done!

[@TomLeeman]

Bam thanks

[@JoseCruz-fs8xs]

Thanks

[@TomLeeman]

Welcome

[@infinitevalkyrie3624]

You’ll fuck it all up! Awesome video

[@TomLeeman]

Thanks for watching

[@greginfla_1]

17:39 pull start

[@TomLeeman]

Thanks for watching

[@msmary3023]

Did you have to attach the wheels?

[@TomLeeman]

Yes I have another video where I do that

[@msmary3023]

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[@ratfinkron5793]

Damn dude i want to party with you lol

[@TomLeeman]

Bill Murray from stripes

[@rustyt115]

I always try not to ruin my shizzle.

[@TomLeeman]

Yup!

[@brentacusmaximus6677]

Clean your funnels before using them !

[@TomLeeman]

Good tip thanks

[@ACHVACTAB1]

I see now why people need Instructions

[@TomLeeman]

Yup

[@1982seca1]

Make sure to read the owners manual. There may be an break -in that you may need to do.

[@TomLeeman]

Good tip

[@tonisam962]

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[@Vitamin-Q]

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[@TomLeeman]

Thanks for watching

[@Bob-bm6fn]

Bam?

[@TomLeeman]

Bam! thanks for watching

[@jeffmartin9512]

You should understand how it works before making a video. This video could have been less than 3 minutes.

[@TomLeeman]

I have a bunch of short ones on it

[@daveyjr9529]

Pgth

[@TomLeeman]

Thanks for watching

[@rodjames1693]

Great video really you Rock .....FYI SAE = the Society of Automotive Engineers.

[@TomLeeman]

Excellent notes thanks appreciate it and thanks for watching