Firman Tri-fuel generator unbox and setup. 

I misspoke in the video @13:18 you can run the generator for 100 hours between oil changes AFTER the breakin period.

You are only required to change the oil every 100 hours, after the initial 25 hour break-in.

I own one. Have had it for over a year. Very dependable. Runs all the time on NG. About 7 power failures. Lov it

Nice video. Just bought one from Costco today. Had a power outage 2 days ago for about four hours (Florida). Started getting real uncomfortable in this summer heat. Thanks for sharing the video of the setup. Will be very useful as I’m sure I’ll watch it a few more times before getting myself squared away.

Excellent video because - you got right to the point without more chatter, excellent instructions with visual and very informative with safety features. Just subbed. Thanks!!

I was about to order this generator and decided to find a setup video. Glad I did!

I was able to run my Lennox 3 ton central AC system on propane with this generator. I do not have an easy start kit installed on the AC system either.

Very well done video. Straight to the point. Thank you. This video helped me.

Appreciate your video on the setup and startup, thanks.

I have recently purchased this model from Costco store. This model's battery receives charging automatically while the generator is running. This information is indicated on page 33 of user manual.

costco has one for 699. Nice job, tks

Excellent video. Thanks for posting.

Wooow very well Done. Thank you!

Dont have to change oil that much last one i had in 2018 ran it nonstop for years had over 900 hours never changed the oil .still running strong

If I’m running it and using strictly extension cords do I connect the cord it comes with then connect my extension cords to that?

Great video! Thank you for walking through the setup.

I like my Firman Tri-Fuel a lot, especially during the Texas freeze and assorted power outages. The same 1/2" natural gas hose I bought had a 3/8" Female by 1/2" Male brass adapter to connect to the generator. It was too long (deep) on the female end and I had to sand it down so the flange in the adapter would seal against the LP gas fitting on the generator. The other end is a 1/2" male quick disconnect fitting which easily connects to the female fitting attached at the gas valve. I ended up installing a MB Sturgis Propane Elbow Adapter at the generator's 3/8" POL fitting. It is a 3/8" Female Flare Swivel x 3/8" Male Flare (Item # 204163) that I purchased from etrailer . Then I installed the 3/8" Female x 1/2" Male brass adapter there. I can plug the 240V 30A cable to the outlet which is connected to the house electrical panel. I have a 4-ton (46,000 BTU) A/C unit. I installed a Micro-Air EasyStart 368 (4-ton) Soft Starter ASY-368-X48-BLUE. My AC unit now uses 12.8 to 13.8 Amps and a Start Peak of 33 to 36 Amps. My UPS's seem to beep & click when connected to the generator. I have a stupid power strip plugged into the battery backup side of the UPS with items plugged into the strip. All I have to do is move one plug to the surge protector side. And then turn off UPS. Surge protector should still work.

Here in Texas, we had a bad winter storm in Feb 2021. Over 246 people perished, probably more than all of Canada in the same timeframe. I bought a Firman tri-fuel, luckily on sale at the local Costco. I run it for 30-45 minutes monthly/month and a half. My concern is the question of how clean is the electricity produced. Do I need to buy some kind of plug to clean the electricity? To plug into the house outlet feeding my computers, tvs, micro-wave. Would need 4 or 5 if they are sold. Can't find such a product on Amazon. Just don't know the product name, if it exists. Would appreciate greatly any info you may provide. Thanks. Also, looking to install a soft-start on my 3.5 ton AC. Afraid our electric grid is so-so and summers are as hot and could get deadly as winter cold.

Very well done video. Now I will purchase this generator.

Amazing video good questions and answers, Thank you very very much.

I have installed on my home a Generac transfer switch from my 16KW that cratered years ago. Do you think I could wire the Firman into the power lines that are left from the Generac (generator to transfer switch) and be able to use the Firman? I plan on using the natural gas line that was used to supply the natural gas to the Generac.

I read people complaining about the loud noise this Firman T07571 unit makes. My main concern more than the noise is dirty power it apparently provides. At 11%-14% THD, I'm concerned electronics will get damaged. Anyone have comments/opinions on this point?

Hello. Do you know if the battery self charges or if a trickle charger is needed to keep a fully charged battery? Thank you for your time.

Nope CO carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air and diffuses evenly throughout your garage

It should be noted that the generator will only pull start in the GAS mode of operation. " If the battery is not able to start the engine, it can be started manually only in the GAS position by pulling the engine recoil cord." From the owner's manual.

First of all you did a great video you explained a lot one question I have is I bought it left it in the box for five months because I didn’t need it but it was on sale I built it started it with propane and it wouldn’t stay running is it because it detected a gas leak? Do you have any recommendations what to do?

How much did you pay for this generator? It’s $899 at Costco now, would you buy it at that price point?

great video - would love an update! And would like to see the natural gas set-up as that's my plan...

Nice generator. I have a dual fuel inverter generator but it would be nice to have a trifuel inverter since where I live, the NG is connected to the house. That way, I don't need to go to a place to get fuel that might not get deliveries during a SHTF situation (I do have a Generac whole house genny but would like a backup since Generacs are pretty much crap)

I just bought this generator and I'm about to use it on propane for the first time. Do you know how many hrs per gallon of propane can I get roughly?

​@Bryan Hansen hello sir. I am new to owning a generator and I found this video extremely helpful. I bought this same generator from Costco and I set it up today. While reading the comments to learn more, I saw your comment about keeping a Noco tender charger attached for the battery. Can you please take a moment and explain how to properly use this charger on this generator? For example, when the generator is not in use, do you keep this charger plugged into the wall and attached to the generator battery to keep it charged at all times? Also, do you keep it attached when you start it up and while using the generator? Lastly, I know the Noco says it can be used in various modes depending on the battery voltage size and type of battery it is. Do you know what size and type this battery is so I can put it in the correct mode? Sorry for such a large comment. Thank you very much for your time and Thank you for the great informative video.

THIS GENERATOR WORKS LIKE A CHAMP! WORKHORSE, STARTED ON FIRST PULL, USED FOR 10 HOURS AND ONLY USED 1/2 TANK! .....HERE'S THE NEGATIVE ASPECT, VERY LOUD!!!! LOUD, OTHERWISE I RECOMMEND THIS 100% GREAT GENERATOR ♡ JUST LOUD!

You, sir, are appreciated 😊

Did you connect it to natural gas? I just ordered one just like yours. I plan on hooking it to natural gas as well. Thanks for the video.

Quick question did this generator take the whole quart of oil or half? About to unbox one and was watching your video it has been very helpful

Excellent video! Best I’ve seen yet on this generator! Thanks so much. Did you use an inverter so power is clean power?

Looks too "delicate" for me. I live in Florida and I have 3 older gennys. One is a fifteen year old Coleman. All Gas only and super-dependable. Sometimes 2 years between uses...but when I need them... they start....every time. I do a very close check of the units before they are carefully stored, ready for the next emergency.

Excellent video and I just bought one!

Thanks so much for this video. I set this up with an interlock to my electrical panel. We'll see how it works when the winds come next month.

I'm no expert but I believe the generator ground lug is only for running the machine independently of your house. If you connect it to your panel you need to follow the manufacturer directions to convert the generator to a floating neutral because the machine will use your panels earth ground.

Great Video. BTW, CO (Carbon Monoxide) is lighter than air. CO² (Carbon Dioxide) is heavier than air.

Thank you for sharing how you setup the generator. I followed step by step, on you went about it! Really appreciate it!

Have you had any communications with FIRMAN about this product. I recently was advised by FIRMAN that extending the exhaust pipe or installing the Generator in an enclosure would VOID my warranty. Any advise on this?

Do you have any videos on how to do maintenance on it ?

This generator can use all the necessary energy power gas,lpg,and natural gas. The firman manufacturer put it there for our choice. Just do the proper check up maintenance and this generator will run properly.

Nice Video Sir, how did it hold after you have it for over 1yr… Thinking about updating my 3650W Firman.

Once again, I’ve seen this just as a propane and lpg gas line review. Great vid but try the gas option?

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Very nice, any upgrade over the older blue model? 7571 vs 7573

I was going to purchase one at Costco yesterday, they were on sale for around $900.00. My question is: how hard is it to get parts as well as where to get maintenance work done on it , when the time comes ?

-Kind Sir, I just bought a new Westinghouse WGen9500DF Generator. And its regulator is on the face of the generator. And you must connect the Propane to this regulator. Now I want to use natural Gas too. So, where would I put the connector; if I do it? And would it damage the Propane Regulator; if I connect the NG to the Propane Regulator inlet? I really want to use the NG gas. Thanks kind Sir if you can tell me WHERE the NG connects to the Generator. Or must I buy an "Adapter" installed on the carburetor? But I do NOT need a regulator; what all others are doing. O yes.

Do you have to ground your generator if you use the 50Amp plug.?

I imagine it would run a lot cleaner if you're running Nat Gas or Propane.

Amazing vidéo ! I will buy one tomorrow Thanks a lot ! Sylvain from Montreal Canada

Is it a good idea to just run it on gasoline? You said something about fuel stabilizer? Is it more maintenance running on gasoline?

Question... Do you have to put the choke lever to run, not choke, when starting with propane?

So quick question. What can you power with such a generator?

Drop it twice to make sure you have done it right”. 😂😂😂😂😂

"That is your ground" Great, what do we do with it?

Does the battery need to be connected when using the manual pull start?

I will be using your video when I assemble mine in a few days. Question... Why the owner manual says to use only a 20 pound capacity propane tank or less?

If your back feeding your panel the neutral and ground are connected anyway.

Mine won’t stay on consistently and it’s brand new, added the required oil, and added gas that was only a month and a half old, it starts up and runs and then bogs and sputters and picks back up again until it bogs and then cuts off, it’s brand new! What’s wrong??

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Bryan, Thank you so much! This was perfect. We just bought this model for our home on Maui. We did not lose our home by the grace of God but we are in the fire zone on the West side of Maui and need to be ready for what comes. Anxious to get off work and set this up on our plumbed propane. Question, what do you recommend for bringing the generator closer to items I want to power. I have two ports on the house to connect to propane and was wondering if you would buy more connecting hose or just more power cables. I would appreciate your thoughts. Thank you and god bless. Chris from Maui. Aloha and Mahalo a nui noi!

are you happy with the TO7573? Im trying to decide between that one, the TO7571 and the TO8071.. and now there is a TO9725 all about the same price now on sale 25%off

Any idea how long a full propane tank can stay?

What is the capacity of this generator?

Is there a screw to adjust Hz?