my husband and I are getting one of these bacause of your recommendation I very happy you did and oil change video so we can see for once we get ours. your tips will come in handy
Briggs and Stratton make a oil change kit. It has a 2L bottle with a pump and siphon hose attached. In Australia it costs less then $40 and is fantastic for oil changes in any 4 stroke motor. No spilt oil !
Hi Ian. I'm in Aus also. Just did a maintenance check today, basically all of what was described in this video. Everything looked good. I tried kicking it over with no luck. In this video, once the side panel is off, the 3 inch tubular 'resovier' tank top left under the choke. Should I be seeing this filled with fuel?? It doesnt appear to have anything at all. Hence Im thinking this reason for no start.
Excellent video. I just bought the P3000 from Amazon...mainly due to your input..will follow up with feedback, if I remember to do so. I have solar on my rig, and we're going up to Yellow Stone and Custer State Park, probably won't need the AC...but you never know. Danke.
I just bought one largely due to their reviews, too. I found it on Ebay today by mistake. Well, not exactly mistake but I googled it and happened upon one that was in the final 30 minutes of bidding! LOL. It's mine now. I got a great deal. I hope it is what they claim it is. New, in other words.
synthetic oil you used Should hold up better too. But thanks for video. it's the generator I am going probably go with so def helps to see how easy it was!
I looked at the manual for my Duramax 4400 generator, and it says that the oil only needs to be changed when it gets dirty or contaminated......how does one relate that to hours? Thanks for the great video guys.
i didnt think about the tube from paper towels awesome, I did use an extension from an old vacuum cleaner. but your not always going to have an old vacuum cleaner around for parts. enjoyed as usual keep on making these videos. :::::::::
In the Army we would call this a Small Generator Device, Oil Change, Field Expedient. Local Manufacture, No FST. ( Federal Stock Number) The rule was, if it’s stupid, but it works, it’s not stupid.
use a fish tank siphening tube... it has a wide end that will be about the size of the paper towel tube, but then has a smaller tube to direct it to the pan... n they are cheap.. thanks for the video! :)
So one question about this please - the generator we bought a few weeks ago and haven't fired up yet comes with dire warnings about starting it indoors. Something to do with imminent death? So do you vent the generator to the outside, leave the garage door open and leave - how do you avoid fatal asphyxiation?
hi Gary, Line-X looks like a nice product -- and i see they are based in Huntsville. do you know anyone there? maybe i could shoot up there and do a video. the bed liner we have in our truck is a 10-year old hunk of plastic. thanks for the tip!
Hey Guys, I have been looking for Generators and was nearly settled on the Yamaha, and then seen you had a few videos on the Briggs and Stratton ( p3000). One of the items of concern for me, is the draining of the carb, after use and in the case it may be some time before using again. I have not seen anything anywhere. Do you have some information on this. Many thanks in advance.
@@LongLongHoneymoon thank you, I appreciate the response. I will continue on with my original plan of Yamaha. And thank you for all the videos. learning a lot form you guys.
The foil is not needed for no more oil than you have there. Also if you tilt the gen the opposite direction while taking out the oil plug and then install the tube and then tilting the generator towards the drain side to empty... sounds like a plan.. lol
Most of the modern engines are mostly aluminum. The only ferrite to ferrite that would wear would be the camshaft/crankshaft timing gears. So a magnet would be of minimal use.
Sean, what are you doing letting Kristi get involved with "man's work"? Let alone letting her add good ideas? Pretty soon "they", the women, will figure out that they don't need us for these things and we'll be obsolete! You two are great and I love the videos.
Youre holding the oil bottle wrong while pouring it. They are designed to be held like this (so it doesn't glug): 4.bp.blogspot.com/-Frmcl8ygqlY/ULUsxIg_xVI/AAAAAAAAALA/SmGhLiJi8Ds/s1600/oil2.jpg Don't feel bad, everyone holds them wrong. (glug is the technical term, lol)
I can't believe you are not using a Honda generator, why?????? The guy was right use a pvc pipe make sure its a schedule 40 pipe. if you cut it just right you can actually see the oil flow.
She is not just a pretty face (which she is, of course). She is also very smart and very clever! Good job, y'all !!
Woot! Way to go with the power towel tube reuse! Nicely done!
I notice there is no video at all on youtube of biggs & stratton inverter 3000 pull cord replacement that can be a cool video for future!👍
my husband and I are getting one of these bacause of your recommendation I very happy you did and oil change video so we can see for once we get ours. your tips will come in handy
Hello, I have changed the oil, but display is still blinking. Can you please advice how to reset it? Thank you.
our generator came with a plastic extension pipe that screws into oil cap to change the oil
Briggs and Stratton make a oil change kit. It has a 2L bottle with a pump and siphon hose attached. In Australia it costs less then $40 and is fantastic for oil changes in any 4 stroke motor. No spilt oil !
Hi Ian. I'm in Aus also. Just did a maintenance check today, basically all of what was described in this video. Everything looked good. I tried kicking it over with no luck. In this video, once the side panel is off, the 3 inch tubular 'resovier' tank top left under the choke. Should I be seeing this filled with fuel?? It doesnt appear to have anything at all. Hence Im thinking this reason for no start.
Good job guys! Newfoundland here we come. JC
Excellent video. I just bought the P3000 from Amazon...mainly due to your input..will follow up with feedback, if I remember to do so. I have solar on my rig, and we're going up to Yellow Stone and Custer State Park, probably won't need the AC...but you never know. Danke.
Thanks Jorge, hope the P3000 serves you well!
I just bought one largely due to their reviews, too. I found it on Ebay today by mistake. Well, not exactly mistake but I googled it and happened upon one that was in the final 30 minutes of bidding! LOL. It's mine now. I got a great deal. I hope it is what they claim it is. New, in other words.
synthetic oil you used Should hold up better too. But thanks for video. it's the generator I am going probably go with so def helps to see how easy it was!
I looked at the manual for my Duramax 4400 generator, and it says that the oil only needs to be changed when it gets dirty or contaminated......how does one relate that to hours? Thanks for the great video guys.
Awesome quick idea with the paper towel tubing try a piece of pvc water pipe and save it for future oil changes
You two are too much!! LOLOL! I liked the invention - because I love inventions! God bless y'all!!
i didnt think about the tube from paper towels awesome, I did use an extension from an old vacuum cleaner. but your not always going to have an old vacuum cleaner around for parts. enjoyed as usual keep on making these videos. :::::::::
I'm thinking that exposure to sunlight would be the biggest enemy of your generator cover.
In the Army we would call this a Small Generator Device, Oil Change, Field Expedient. Local Manufacture, No FST. ( Federal Stock Number)
The rule was, if it’s stupid, but it works, it’s not stupid.
You really didn't need to wrap the paper roll with foil. As little oil in the generator it would have worked just fine without the foil.
Love your humor !
Hey Michael, pretty smart girl there, treat her right to keep her around..Great video...Joe Blow
I have seen a screw on extension for draining in a video. It worked without tin foil.
how can i take the gasoline out?
use a fish tank siphening tube... it has a wide end that will be about the size of the paper towel tube, but then has a smaller tube to direct it to the pan... n they are cheap.. thanks for the video! :)
Great idea! Would clean up nicely with hot, soapy water, too.
So one question about this please - the generator we bought a few weeks ago and haven't fired up yet comes with dire warnings about starting it indoors. Something to do with imminent death? So do you vent the generator to the outside, leave the garage door open and leave - how do you avoid fatal asphyxiation?
Gary Rigsby from Huntsville Al. You need to get a Line-X liner for the truck. There is a shop now in Cullman and I love your Videos.
hi Gary, Line-X looks like a nice product -- and i see they are based in Huntsville. do you know anyone there? maybe i could shoot up there and do a video. the bed liner we have in our truck is a 10-year old hunk of plastic. thanks for the tip!
PVC Pipe my man!
Michael Morris that was my first thought too.
Michael Morris and tilt the other direction as you remove the plug, then back once you have the tube in place.
Took the words right out of my mouth
What weight of synthetic oil did you use and how many oz does it take?
Does your Yamaha have an oil filter? Without an oil filter, oil stays contaminated until changed.
question regarding the hour meter.Do you have to reset the meter or is a continuous meter count? thank you
How to reset the hour meter .I changed the oil and I can't reset to 0 and keep blinking.
Thanks!!!
I think a short piece of black poly pipe might work too - for the funnel/channel piece
but I luv her ingenuity
So I bought the p3000. When in eco mode it idols rough, popes and sputters . Does yours do the same?
I need to repair the handle any ideas
When do you have to change that big fuel filter.
What volume of oil does it hold
Hey Guys, I have been looking for Generators and was nearly settled on the Yamaha, and then seen you had a few videos on the Briggs and Stratton ( p3000). One of the items of concern for me, is the draining of the carb, after use and in the case it may be some time before using again. I have not seen anything anywhere. Do you have some information on this. Many thanks in advance.
Yamaha is much better than Briggs & Stratton. Champion is a great value option also.
@@LongLongHoneymoon thank you, I appreciate the response. I will continue on with my original plan of Yamaha. And thank you for all the videos. learning a lot form you guys.
The foil is not needed for no more oil than you have there. Also if you tilt the gen the opposite direction while taking out the oil plug and then install the tube and then tilting the generator towards the drain side to empty... sounds like a plan.. lol
Guess they didn’t want to do that on the 4500....def need some pvc pipe
WHAT? No magnetic dipstick?? I bought one for each of my 2 gennies because of your recommendation! :)
I want one!!!! Unfortunately I don;t think they make one for this model. :(
Most of the modern engines are mostly aluminum. The only ferrite to ferrite that would wear would be the camshaft/crankshaft timing gears. So a magnet would be of minimal use.
how i take gasoline out
A baby diaper is good for catching stray oil, Miada owners use this trick.
Sean, does that Briggs have an oil filter on it?
i'd say no
Kristy is so clever! You guys are cute.
Have yo retired the Yamaha?
I don't understand the foil. The cardboard would have been fine alone for short term contact. Great idea, don't overthink.
Sean, what are you doing letting Kristi get involved with "man's work"? Let alone letting her add good ideas? Pretty soon "they", the women, will figure out that they don't need us for these things and we'll be obsolete!
You two are great and I love the videos.
No need to line the paper towel tube with foil. It holds up to the oil by itself.
Always have faith in your wife and her "inventions"....and you will never have to sleep with one eye open...
You guys are great! Keep up the great work.
Why not just get a clear piece of hose from the hardware store that will fit over the lip??? No muss....no fuss!!!
Youre holding the oil bottle wrong while pouring it. They are designed to be held like this (so it doesn't glug):
4.bp.blogspot.com/-Frmcl8ygqlY/ULUsxIg_xVI/AAAAAAAAALA/SmGhLiJi8Ds/s1600/oil2.jpg
Don't feel bad, everyone holds them wrong.
(glug is the technical term, lol)
Did you say everybody 😊
Oil weight?>
10W-30
@@LongLongHoneymoon THanks I just grabbed supertech synthetic 10w30 was on sale for $15. Do you think 50 hours is too short an interval?
@BreadAndGatorade I don’t think it’s too short. It’s probably good insurance.
where is the hat?
Foiled again!
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I can't believe you are not using a Honda generator, why?????? The guy was right use a pvc pipe make sure its a schedule 40 pipe. if you cut it just right you can actually see the oil flow.
Cuz it cost 3x more and we like American made
gotta be pretty useless if you have to watch a video for changing oil in your generator....nothing is easier