Very nice generator, I love Briggs and Stratton products. I own the Briggs and Stratton Storm Responder 5500 and love it. It starts on the first try every time.
Here is a reminder about generator safety: this is only a reminder for everyone’s safety and to be sure that you’re aware of all the warnings. Here’s something that everyone really needs to know. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide-and-seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. th-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/w-d-xo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. Remember that all the safety instructions on the manual should be followed. Hope this helps. Thank you.
Looks like the one I bought at Lowe's a year or two ago. They were normally $800, but someone returned it saying they couldn't start it. It was discounted, then they knocked 20% off, plus I had a credit card from Lowe's that knocked it down another 5%. I think paid just over $400, plus tax, after all the additional discounts just to get rid of them. I try to remember to start it every month or two in load tested just to make sure.
Here is a reminder about generator safety: this is only a reminder for everyone’s safety. This is just to make sure you are aware of all the warnings. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide-and-seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. th-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/w-d-xo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. Hope this helps. Thank you. Remember not to put your children at risk too.
Hey there, thanks for the video - I just got the same unit.. got to be very careful not to tip the unit or the oil will come out of the air filter. There was a warning on my box about this. Be sure to check your oil level and probably want to change the filter :)
Do they have fuses for this type of generator because I have one the little messageboard do not come on, and my generator is blowing white smoke was wrong with it
As to how much oil to put in, these Honda clone engines FOR THE MOST PART, are designed so that its impossible to over fill them with oil. You basically just fill it all the way to the top until the oil leaks out. Then, its full. Read the manual to be sure, but most of them are just fine being full all the way to the top until it leaks out.
Just a question, why did you buy a filter when the generator was brand new.? Shouldn’t you have received a filter for free? The oil on the filter was not something you did. Or am I missing something?
Never turn a generator on its side or any machine for that matter. Ive got the same gen and all you should do is add gas and start. Ist mistake so.eone at lowes saying it ok to turn it on its side.
I also have things to explain to everyone about generator safety. Here is a reminder about generator safety: this is only a reminder for everyone’s safety. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide-and-seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. th-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/w-d-xo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. Hope this helps. Thank you.
@@lochinvargeo You should oil the air filter to trap particles so they don’t get in the motor.... There is a product specifically for that but you can use motor oil instead...
Incorrect. Briggs uses paper filters and they are oil free. If it has oil on it, it needs replaced. Small engine mechanic here.... you oil up FOAM air filters. Paper air filters, do not get oiled.
@@woody870 Incorrect. Briggs uses paper filters and they are oil free. If it has oil on it, it needs replaced. Small engine mechanic here.... you oil up FOAM air filters. Paper air filters, do not get oiled.
Very nice generator, I love Briggs and Stratton products. I own the Briggs and Stratton Storm Responder 5500 and love it. It starts on the first try every time.
Thank you for this video. I was having trouble starting it up until I watched this
You're welcome. I'm glad you've finally started yours.
Here is a reminder about generator safety: this is only a reminder for everyone’s safety and to be sure that you’re aware of all the warnings. Here’s something that everyone really needs to know. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide-and-seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. th-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/w-d-xo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. Remember that all the safety instructions on the manual should be followed. Hope this helps. Thank you.
I love the sound of portable generators. They’re powerful, they power me up. Kinetic energy generators
Great video! Thanks so much!
Looks like the one I bought at Lowe's a year or two ago. They were normally $800, but someone returned it saying they couldn't start it. It was discounted, then they knocked 20% off, plus I had a credit card from Lowe's that knocked it down another 5%. I think paid just over $400, plus tax, after all the additional discounts just to get rid of them. I try to remember to start it every month or two in load tested just to make sure.
Here is a reminder about generator safety: this is only a reminder for everyone’s safety. This is just to make sure you are aware of all the warnings. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide-and-seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. th-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/w-d-xo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. Hope this helps. Thank you. Remember not to put your children at risk too.
@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast I am aware. Thank you for taking the time to write the above.
Hey there, thanks for the video - I just got the same unit.. got to be very careful not to tip the unit or the oil will come out of the air filter. There was a warning on my box about this. Be sure to check your oil level and probably want to change the filter :)
Thank you. Yes in the video I did change the filter. They guys from Lowes tipped it over when the loaded on my truck.
Do they have fuses for this type of generator because I have one the little messageboard do not come on, and my generator is blowing white smoke was wrong with it
Thank you God bless you
You're welcome.
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Does the inside of your exhaust have a red glow in it? Mine does, and im not sure if it is supposed to be like this
Thank you for the video. One suggestion: for filming maybe put the camera on a tripod so it is steady- -easier to watch. 😀
Do you know where I can buy the outlet covers I can't find them
Great video. Sucks about the oil all over everything.
As to how much oil to put in, these Honda clone engines FOR THE MOST PART, are designed so that its impossible to over fill them with oil. You basically just fill it all the way to the top until the oil leaks out. Then, its full. Read the manual to be sure, but most of them are just fine being full all the way to the top until it leaks out.
You are absolutely right. You don't need a dipstick, just see the oil level with your own eyes. Lol!
what are the part numbers for the spark plug and air filter?
no electric start?!
Just a question, why did you buy a filter when the generator was brand new.? Shouldn’t you have received a filter for free? The oil on the filter was not something you did. Or am I missing something?
Jacob Holloway I messed up the filter when I placed the generator the wrong way on my truck. It got filled with oil. Filter is cheap luckily.
Got the 8000 one for 250 cheap cause they are moving out of town but use 😅
I have one just like this it runs but doesn't put out any power what could it be
My friend looks like it's time for a tune-up.
I purchased one Brand new out of the box and it wont start 😂
Buz, u flip it . just should of cut on the sides around. Now its going to smoke.
Thank you. It worked fine.
When you have no power and you pull that cord it's like music.
Never turn a generator on its side or any machine for that matter. Ive got the same gen and all you should do is add gas and start. Ist mistake so.eone at lowes saying it ok to turn it on its side.
I also have things to explain to everyone about generator safety. Here is a reminder about generator safety: this is only a reminder for everyone’s safety. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide-and-seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. th-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/w-d-xo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. Hope this helps. Thank you.
@@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast I am getting one because I need co
Filter is supposed to be oiley
It's the air filter. It is supposed to be clean and dry.
@@lochinvargeo You should oil the air filter to trap particles so they don’t get in the motor.... There is a product specifically for that but you can use motor oil instead...
Incorrect. Briggs uses paper filters and they are oil free. If it has oil on it, it needs replaced. Small engine mechanic here.... you oil up FOAM air filters. Paper air filters, do not get oiled.
@@woody870 Incorrect. Briggs uses paper filters and they are oil free. If it has oil on it, it needs replaced. Small engine mechanic here.... you oil up FOAM air filters. Paper air filters, do not get oiled.
Good video but moving the camera too much.
Lol! Thanks and sorry about the too much movement, I'm still learning how to hold the camera.