Generator surging and running rough on idle. How to fix a portable Ryobi 2300w / 1800w inverter. 

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Glad the video was helpful my brother. It happens, but like you said, some TLC and your generator will be running like new.

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Thanks for watching my video. Good to hear you were able to figure out the problem with your generator. Once you get it back from the warranty repair make sure to use fuel treatment/additive and keep up with the maintenance.

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ANY GAS powered machine that has that type jet in it will be a problem sooner or later,, the jet is tiny and clogs easy,,, dumbest design ever... things get sucked in from the top. it has no screen, nothing to keep dust particles out,,

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Thanks for the sub and support man I really appreciate it. One thing I use to keep the jets clean is the fuel additive called Sea Foam. It “extends” the life of the fuel and cleans the carburetor jets when fuel passes through. The valve/knob issues with these Ryobi sucks.

Awesome, easy fix! The surging occurs when the generator doesn’t have the proper air to fuel mix ratio reaching the engine. In your case not enough air was reaching your carb. Thanks for sharing!

I do not currently, I might upload a short on how to remove and install the spark plug on the Ryobi 2300. You are going to need a special spark plug wrench to fit the tight space. A regular spark plug socket is to thick to fit, the Ryobi spark plug wrench is thinner.

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Most 2000w - 2300w range inverter generators have almost identical air box and carburetor setup. So in reality if you know how to fix one, you can fix them all. Thanks for your comment.

You’re welcome! Yes, it is a common issue. The pilot jet on a carburetor can get dirty due to several reasons. Fuel Quality: Impurities or contaminants in the fuel can clog the pilot jet over time. It’s essential to use clean and properly filtered fuel to prevent this. Stale Fuel: If fuel is left in the carburetor for an extended period, it can evaporate, leaving behind deposits that can clog the pilot jet. Regularly run and maintain your generator to avoid this. Environmental Factors: Dust, dirt, and debris in the generator’s surroundings can also find their way into the carburetor and block the jet. Thank you for watching my video, I really appreciate it.

Thanks to you for watching my video. I do use fuel additive, I always recommend the Sea Foam Motor Treatment additive. That’s the one I use on all my generators and it work great, it extends the fuel’s life and cleans the carburetor and its jets while the engine is running.

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Yes, you should check and adjust valves if needed every year or after 300hrs of use.

How much load you have on the generator? Running the generator at low speeds (idle mode) for too long can cause a fuel/air mixture that's too rich, which can foul the spark plug. But most likely you are right, you might have a faulty carb.

The lack if bottom o-ring is definitely your issue. That o-ring isolates the bottom part of the pilot jet from the middle side holes of the jet. So without the o-ring, fuel passes through spots it ain’t supposed to. I recommend adding a new o-ring or replacing the entire jet. That specific o-ring size can be hard to find.

@@tacticalpowerpro It's pretty difficult to find the replacement part, so I just replaced the o ring but it's not the right size. It's no longer surging but it's very easy to start, just light pull and it's running. Maybe not sealing perfectly and the engine running rich.

The heat gun was 1700 watts

@@tacticalpowerpro Wow! My heat gun is 1350 and it overloads my Ryobi

Is your Ryobi the “newer” version? I have found that the newer Ryobi don’t react well if you suddenly demand more than 1000 watts. But clean the carburetor, check spark plug gap and clean the spark arrester. really good you might just have a dirty carb.

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The fuel tank does not need to be empty to clean the carburetor. You need to put the switch on OFF to stop the fuel from filling the carburetor and then you just drain the remaining fuel out of the carburetor bowl. If fuel is still reaching the bowl with the switch on off then you have a bad fuel valve.

Thank you for watching my video. There were a bunch of Ryobi 2300/1800 inverters that came with selector switch issues. The problem is that the selector switch controls three things: the ignition switch, the fuel valve and the choke. So when you move the selector switch to the run position the selector switch partially closes the fuel valve when it should keep it wide open. The easy solution is like you mention, move the selector switch closer to the C of choke to completely open the valve. It's a pretty common issue with the Ryobi 2300/1800 inverters, I have replace a few of them switches at the shop. In regards to the CO2 sensor, I have not disable one on these Ryobi yet but if its wired like other generators you should be able to just unplug it. I've seen some CO2 sensor that requires some re-wiring to disable them though.

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Facts! I use SeaFoam fuel treatment (stabilizer) on all my generators. I advised the owner of the Ryobi in the video to use fuel stabilizer from now on.

Will fuel stabilizer work in gasoline stored for more than 6 months?

Fuel stabilizers can still provide some benefits in gasoline that has been stored for more than 6 months, but their effectiveness may be reduced. While stabilizers can help prevent further degradation and the formation of varnish and gums, they might not reverse the damage already done to the fuel. If gasoline has been stored for a significantly long time without a stabilizer, its quality might have deteriorated, and using it in engines or machinery could lead to performance issues. In such cases, it's best to consider proper disposal and use fresh fuel for optimal performance and reliability.

@@tacticalpowerpro Yup. For a generator I would totally drain any gas right after using it, if its purpose was the rare power outage. Otherwise the gas (treated or not) could sit there for years. But for northern dwellers when your equipment (lawnmowers, snowblowers) sit for months at a time, but get used every year, stabilizer is a must. My snowblower is 18 years old (Toro) and runs like a champ. It still idles. Same with my honda lawnmower. By stabilizing my gas can, everytime, I never have to remember to add stabilizer its always there.

The surging problem is a very common issue with portable gasoline generators. Follow the steps on my video and let me know if it worked for you. Thanks for watching the video.

@@tacticalpowerpro It work out for me the surging prolblem now its saying low on gas when i have gas in the tank can you help me

Ok, make sure the fuel level float inside the tank is not stuck in the bottom position. Also follow the wires coming out the fuel float and verify the connections are not loose.

@@tacticalpowerpro Sounds good ill check out tomorrow but i must say after cleaning the surge prolblem it starts with 1 pull and stays running thanks for your video happy holidays my friend your rocking for sure to help peaple thanks again ill get back to you about the float and wires. 💯

Thank you! I’m glad to hear the generator is running good. Happy holidays to you and your love onces as well. Keep me updated.

hi i have a ryobi rg 2100i inverter it runs fine but as soon as you plug in at the power point the red light comes on and the engine wants to stall you unplug the power then its run fine again