Predator 3500 Inverter Generator | Spark Plug, Air Filter Change and Canister Delete
In this episode we do some maintenance on the good ole Harbor Freight Generator. Spark Plug, Air filter and the charcoal canister delete. The verdict is still out on if the delete actually improves the efficiency and run time.
I am puzzled about the little tube that looks to supply all the air intake for this machine.
Some other upgrades/maintenance are coming soon, including an oil change, 30amp plug switch-a-round -- ( I should trademark that) and few simple improvements you can make in order to
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Predator 3500 Inverter Generator Oil Change and Air Filter Cleaning
See how to change the oil and clean the air filter of the Harbor Freight branded Predator 3500 Inverter Generator. We have used our Predator 3500 Inverter Generator for our RV since we've started traveling on the road!
Check and Clean Air Filter every 50 hours or every 3 months
Change Oil every 100 hours or every 6 months
- Requires 20 ounces of 10W-30 high performance oil
Tools needed:
- Philips screwdriver
- Flat head screwdriver
- 10 mm socket
- Ratchet
- Socket extension
- Funnel
- Tray with lip or oil pan
- Paper towels
***Break-in period***
a. Breaking-in the Engine will help to ensure proper equipment and Engine operation.
b. The break-in period will last about 30 hours of use.
DO NOT exceed 75% of the Generator’s running wattage during this period.
• Change the engine oil after this period.
Under normal operating conditions subsequent maintenance follows
the schedule explained in the Maintenance section.
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Predator 3500 Generator Routine Maintenance
In this video I show you how I perform routine maintenance on my Predator 3500 inverter generator. As a solo female traveler you have to know how to do these kinds of chores on your own. This video is to help empower single female RV travelers that they can do what is necessary to maintain their home and equipment
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I am a single female traveling full time with my 2 Yorkies Dee Dee and Ziggy. I have a 2012 Airstream Flying Cloud 20c. She is small but the perfect home on wheels for me. Since there is no place like home that’s how she got her name, Dorothy. It follows naturally to name my channel Following the Yellow Brick Road.
It is my goal to empower women to see that it is possible to travel solo and do whatever is necessary to maintain this lifestyle as long as they are healthy enough to do it alone. Come along with us on our travels and I hope to see you down the road.
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RV Generator Maintenance - Oil Change, Air Filter, Spark Plug
I do full maintenance on the Firman 3650iR generator every 50 hours -- usually before any RV trip. This includes oil change, spark plug rinse (or replace every 150 hours), and wash/replace the air filter.
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Contents of this video:
00:00 - [Opening] RV Generator Maintenance - Oil Change, Air Filter, Spark Plug
00:58 - Oil change
02:26 - Spark plug
04:59 - Air filter
07:22 - Clean and test run
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Predator 3500 Inverter Generator Repair
I this video I am in need of my Predator 3500 Inverter Generator repair. When you are used to following a certain routine and then break your routine, bad things can happen. I was in the habit of using my generator, turning it off and sliding it back in the bed of the truck and shutting the tail gait. The one time I broke my habit and left the generator out a bad thing happened! I left it out because I planned to use it again in the evening and originally had no plans to leave the campsite. I ended up needing to go to town to purchase some groceries. I took off in my truck while my generator was sitting on the tail gait. My power cord was still attached but the generator was not running. As I pulled away in the truck, the generator eventually fell to the ground. It cracked the outside housing and broke off the wire to the battery. Mr. Childers was able to repair that and the generator continued tto run, just like a Timex!
I am a single female traveling full time with my 2 Yorkies Dee Dee and Ziggy. I have a 2012 Airstream Flying Cloud 20c. She is small but the perfect home on wheels for me. Since there is no place like home that’s how she got her name, Dorothy. It follows naturally to name my channel name is Following the Yellow Brick Road. Come along with us on our travels and I hope to see you down the road.
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Predator 3500 Generator Vented Oil Fill Door
The standard Predator 3500 Inverter Generator comes with an oil fill door that many say restricts the incoming air flow to the Air Filter/ Carburetor so I figured I needed a Vented Oil Filler Door for my new Predator 3500 Inverter Generator so I 3 D printed one!
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Predator 3500 Inverter/Generator set up and running, sound test
Harbor Freight Predator 3500 Watt Generator Pushed To The Limit!!
We know the Harbor Freight Predator 3500 Watt Generator is a great value and super quiet but can it power our entire NuCamp RV TaB 400 teardrop trailer? We push this inverter generator to the limit in this video.
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I BROKE MY CHAMPION GENERATOR BY NEVER ADDING THIS FLUID
After a strong storm came through Nashville and knocked out our power, I try to use my Champion Inverter RV Generator to power our house except - It won't start!
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Harbor Freight Predator 3500 watt generator Noise Test running the RV Air Conditioner?
In this video, we test both the Harbor Freight Predator 3500 watt generator and the Generac ix2000 generator for noise levels while running our Dometic 10,500 btu Cool Cat air conditioner in our 2018 NuCamp T@B 400. We measure the sound using a decibel meter app on our iphone from 23 feet away from the generator.
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Unboxing/first start! Our newly purchased Predator 3500watt Inverter Generator!
We've heard some good things about this Generator, So I finally opened my wallet and purchased one! Is it really super quiet? How well does it handle The power load of an Rv a/c? Can it handle other appliances at the same time? We'll find the answers in this video, and go over my first impressions.
Harbor Freight 3500 propane conversion
A quick install video of the Nash propane gas conversion kit. By using this kit we are able to run propane without losing any of the benefits of the predator stock carburetor. This kit allows you to run a tri-fuel mixture, gas, propane and natural gas.
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Hey Jeff, we are out of regulators, we sent our entire inventory of generator regs and parts to TX, also had a lot of my vendors drop ship theirs over that way.
Hoping to have more stock towards the end of the month. I have adapters back in stock, just cant get regulators
Mr. Heater low pressure regulator # F276136
Fitting:
I used air line quick disconnect
or
Running the generator at 50% load a 20lbs lasted 10 hours 45mins. What we are paying for propane from our local ACE hardware is 2.99. So our cost is about the same as gas. The reason we run propane is because its stable for long durations of time, no gumming of the carb and lower fumes.
Predator 3kw Super Quiet Generator from Harbor Freight
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Sportsman 1000 Inverter Generator -- 2000H Review Common Problems Disassembly
Sportsman 1000 Inverter Generator -- 2000H Review Common Problems Disassembly
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Champion 2500 watt Inverter Generator - A detailed look
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Predator 3500 spark arrestor cleaning
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Our First Skoolie Oil Change | Nightmare Mechanic Experience
We've really been put through the ringer with our skoolie mechanical issues ????
On our last day in Texas, our final stop on the way to New Mexico was at a diesel mechanic for a quick fuel pump replacement. We thought this would be simple, but unfortunately we hit a few bumps in the road.
First, we had a short which resulted in a blown starter fuse and a loss of power on the way to a mechanic. We were thankfully able to fix this ourselves after getting a little dirty under the bus and were back on our way! But that was just the beginning of our struggles...
What should have been a 2 hour fix turned into a 3 NIGHT stay in the service bay at a diesel mechanic shop. After returning with our new fuel pump (and a few new problems with our bus), we're attempting our first oil change on our bus.
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