I think this generator is not simply ‘cheap,’ but actually a great value. Since I intend to use mine only when forced by a hurricane or other force of nature, I prefer to have the least expensive waste of space possible in the meantime.
@@muhxbuff I bought this for the same reason along with a little 5k btu window ac. I’m kind of a wannabe prepper. But really I live in an area prone to hurricanes.
I have the propane version of this... that I converted to a tri-fule when the carburetor failed... I can tell you... this generator is a keeper. I used mine on a hotdog truck and have WELL OVER 1500 HOURS on mine. The damn thing just wont die. I have replaced the carburetor, the cooling housing due to cracking, the spark plug and adjusted the valves. Any and all parts can be had by buying honda GX 200 or GX 160 parts... I bought the duel fuel 7000 they sell as well... they are part of my power arsenal... and I think very highly of them...
I was in Oklahoma at the time of the deep freeze, already had this generator in my garage. Wife was home with 4 month baby girl. They lost power and I had to guide her over the phone how to turn on the generator. She was able to get it started and get a little 1500 watt heater going pretty much non stop until the power came back on. Only stop when it ran out of gas and she refilled it. I still have it and use it every 2 months just to keep everything oiled. Edit. I would just like to clarify, the generator was not used inside the garage, it was moved to the backyard. A 50 foot heavy duty cord was used to bring power to the door and from there a surge protector was used to add more outlet. She also had a battery powered carbon monoxide sensor near her and my baby, be safe when using generators near by
Thanks for the video! Did you end up grounding your generator to dirt or a meter on your house? Im setting mine up now since we lost power and don't know if I need the ground or not
I found it to he so helpful, generators for our hurricane season and loss of power is necessary. This generator is fantastic and does what it says creates electricity. Your other generator could be built in the same. Some people cannot afford a more expensive unit. Be positive and let the unit speak for its self. It may save you at some time in your future. The other units made by them is dual fuel.
Hi Brian. Thank you for the first run review on the Sportsman generator. I just received mine and I really appreciate your thorough video on it. I plan to pick up a few backup spark plugs and eventually switch out to Synthetic oil as well. At some point I think I'll purchase a second Sports man, just in case. Thanks again! 👍🏽
Thank you! I bought a few extra spark plugs and also plan on switching over to synthetic after about 20 hours. As soon as these go on sale again I’ll probably get another one as well.
Called the manufacturer. They told me at the warehouse they run it on non synthetic to start and that I can use full synthetic from the start and it will be good. Just continue to use what I'm using moving forward
@@BrianWatersOutdoorsI appreciate the reply. Wasn't sure with the video being a year old that I would. Currently in Florida in path of the current hurricane. So I don't have access to regular oil just full synthetic. Was worried I wasn't going to be able to run the generator. Thanks for the video and information helped me out alot
I just got the 4000 duel fuel Inverter sportsman gen. I broke mine in at the first 20 min run time n changed the oil then at 45 then at 1 1/2 hr run times. Probably way to early to change the oil but i didn't care only a few bucks wasted. Probably change it again at the 5 hr or so then at the regular intervals
Just ordered this at 245 Home Depot right now. It was 245 a month ago and I passed then went to order it and it was 345, Walmart has it at 299 and I almost ordered that but waited to see if Home Depot would go back to 245 anytime soon and it did so I ordered it today.
I wondered if you could tell me what size the tubing frame is on that generator? There is a wheel kit that fits it, and I think it would fit my different model generator depending on the tubing size. It looks to be about 7/8" or 1" maybe???
The $250 for a generator really put into perspective how we value the tools, with thay money you can buy 2 woodpeckers tools, or a whole generator 😅. Nevertheless, you are ready for the next storm or the zombie apocalypse, which ever comes first 💪
I don’t have enough hours on it to switch to synthetic yet. I switch over after around 25 hours, but it will run fine once I do that. I run synthetic in all my generators.
I have the Tri fuel and it came with little black round things with bolts in them what are they for? Manual does not say, and it says I was supposed to get a NG and LPG regulator but only got the NG.
Those are for charging a 12v battery; but be careful doing that because these generators do not regulate the power being supplied to a battery you are charging through those ports and can easily overcharge and damage your battery
This was not a kit. I bought everything separate. The wheels came from Harbor Freight. You can search “8” never flat wheels” and you’ll find them on their website.
@@richardthomas3858 my mistake Richard. I was thinking of another video I made the wheel kit for a different generator. I bought this kit direct from Home Depot. www.homedepot.com/p/Sportsman-Generator-Wheel-Kit-Assembly-for-4000-Watt-Generators-803716/307744964
I think this generator is not simply ‘cheap,’ but actually a great value. Since I intend to use mine only when forced by a hurricane or other force of nature, I prefer to have the least expensive waste of space possible in the meantime.
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@@muhxbuff I bought this for the same reason along with a little 5k btu window ac. I’m kind of a wannabe prepper. But really I live in an area prone to hurricanes.
I have the propane version of this... that I converted to a tri-fule when the carburetor failed... I can tell you... this generator is a keeper. I used mine on a hotdog truck and have WELL OVER 1500 HOURS on mine. The damn thing just wont die. I have replaced the carburetor, the cooling housing due to cracking, the spark plug and adjusted the valves. Any and all parts can be had by buying honda GX 200 or GX 160 parts... I bought the duel fuel 7000 they sell as well... they are part of my power arsenal... and I think very highly of them...
Awesome! Thanks for the comments!
I was in Oklahoma at the time of the deep freeze, already had this generator in my garage. Wife was home with 4 month baby girl. They lost power and I had to guide her over the phone how to turn on the generator. She was able to get it started and get a little 1500 watt heater going pretty much non stop until the power came back on. Only stop when it ran out of gas and she refilled it. I still have it and use it every 2 months just to keep everything oiled.
Edit. I would just like to clarify, the generator was not used inside the garage, it was moved to the backyard. A 50 foot heavy duty cord was used to bring power to the door and from there a surge protector was used to add more outlet. She also had a battery powered carbon monoxide sensor near her and my baby, be safe when using generators near by
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Thanks for the video! Did you end up grounding your generator to dirt or a meter on your house? Im setting mine up now since we lost power and don't know if I need the ground or not
I’ve never used a ground in my generators.
I found it to he so helpful, generators for our hurricane season and loss of power is necessary. This generator is fantastic and does what it says creates electricity. Your other generator could be built in the same. Some people cannot afford a more expensive unit. Be positive and let the unit speak for its self. It may save you at some time in your future. The other units made by them is dual fuel.
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This was very informative. Thank you for the breakdown.
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I just bought this generator and wheel kit. Thanks for the video tutorial.
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It'll be more than neighborhood friendly when the power goes out and you're one of the few with backup power
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Hi Brian. Thank you for the first run review on the Sportsman generator. I just received mine and I really appreciate your thorough video on it. I plan to pick up a few backup spark plugs and eventually switch out to Synthetic oil as well. At some point I think I'll purchase a second Sports man, just in case. Thanks again! 👍🏽
Thank you! I bought a few extra spark plugs and also plan on switching over to synthetic after about 20 hours. As soon as these go on sale again I’ll probably get another one as well.
Called the manufacturer. They told me at the warehouse they run it on non synthetic to start and that I can use full synthetic from the start and it will be good. Just continue to use what I'm using moving forward
Yeah. I start with conventional for about 20’hours and then make the switch to synthetic.
@@BrianWatersOutdoorsI appreciate the reply. Wasn't sure with the video being a year old that I would. Currently in Florida in path of the current hurricane. So I don't have access to regular oil just full synthetic. Was worried I wasn't going to be able to run the generator. Thanks for the video and information helped me out alot
Thanks!
I just got the 4000 duel fuel Inverter sportsman gen. I broke mine in at the first 20 min run time n changed the oil then at 45 then at 1 1/2 hr run times. Probably way to early to change the oil but i didn't care only a few bucks wasted. Probably change it again at the 5 hr or so then at the regular intervals
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Just ordered this at 245 Home Depot right now. It was 245 a month ago and I passed then went to order it and it was 345, Walmart has it at 299 and I almost ordered that but waited to see if Home Depot would go back to 245 anytime soon and it did so I ordered it today.
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Why did you buy the 4000 if all you can do is bad mouth it? Why put it up on your site if it is so bad? Really you bad mouthed it from the gitgo.
I wondered if you could tell me what size the tubing frame is on that generator? There is a wheel kit that fits it, and I think it would fit my different model generator depending on the tubing size. It looks to be about 7/8" or 1" maybe???
thanks for this video, i think i’ll go ahead and buy one
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@@BrianWatersOutdoors is yours still holding up after the years?
What about the ground? I have the gas model of this generator and the instructions say something about grounding it
The $250 for a generator really put into perspective how we value the tools, with thay money you can buy 2 woodpeckers tools, or a whole generator 😅. Nevertheless, you are ready for the next storm or the zombie apocalypse, which ever comes first 💪
Very true. Plus, I don’t like forking out the cash on these types of items. Tools are much more fun to buy
Sparkplug?? Does it come with or need to buy
It comes with one. I just prefer to replace what it comes with, with an NGK spark plug.
Thks for the great video sir
Thank you👊🏻
Have same generator and got say for price good buy used mine for 2weeks does what need
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Great video thank you! Do it run ok on synthetic oil?
I don’t have enough hours on it to switch to synthetic yet. I switch over after around 25 hours, but it will run fine once I do that. I run synthetic in all my generators.
Mine came with a choke rod and no directions on how to put it in do you have any ideas
I have no idea. I’d return that unit for one that comes fully assembled.
When you turn it off, do you close the choke first and then hit the power off switch?
I try to burn up all the fuel in the carb first
@BrianWatersOutdoors Okay thanks. This video helped me a lot
I have the Tri fuel and it came with little black round things with bolts in them what are they for? Manual does not say, and it says I was supposed to get a NG and LPG regulator but only got the NG.
I’m not sure? Sorry. I only gave the gas version.
You have a good governor to
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Just got this Generator!
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Does anyone know if the engine on these is a honda clone or if parts will interchange withone?
One step closer to zombie apocalypse readiness. :-p
I hope things weren't too bad for you during the freeze.
Gotta start somewhere😜
A little negative aren't we?
I’ve just never had any luck with Sportsman’s stuff. This however has surprised me. Just pulled it out after 3 months and it started right up
I just paid 500 dollars for this generator and mines didn't come with the charger or the wheels
I had to pay extra for my wheel kit, but my charger did come with it
Good afternoon How can i charge the battery on this generator?
There is no battery on this generator.
Ok cause mine has a red and black cord what is that for . How can I charge the generator my socket are not giving me any power
Thank you
Those are for charging a 12v battery; but be careful doing that because these generators do not regulate the power being supplied to a battery you are charging through those ports and can easily overcharge and damage your battery
Got one only to run small welder .how will work?
@@williedavis3966 I used mine to run a small stick welder with no issues
no parallel connection port...bummer
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How's it working
I pulled it out about a month ago and started up and ran just fine on a light 500 watt load.
@@BrianWatersOutdoors they're 299 in the Wal-Mart app. It's in the cart and I'm on right on the edge. I live in Texas so ya.
@@iexistnowhere5004 did you ever pull the trigger I’m in north tx thinking of buying it
those are mid range generators
Link to the wheel kit please
This was not a kit. I bought everything separate. The wheels came from Harbor Freight. You can search “8” never flat wheels” and you’ll find them on their website.
In your video you say you also bought the wheel kit and you mentioned they didn't come with instructions then you found them
@@richardthomas3858 my mistake Richard. I was thinking of another video I made the wheel kit for a different generator. I bought this kit direct from Home Depot.
www.homedepot.com/p/Sportsman-Generator-Wheel-Kit-Assembly-for-4000-Watt-Generators-803716/307744964
Anybody’s use this to power a 30 amp rv
So, you're gonna be sinical over a typo?