Problematic Powermate Generator - Gave Me a Run For My Money

James Condon • June 12, 2025

James Condon

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I repair neglected power equipment. This channel was started because I found a lack of good content regarding portable generator repair and wanted to document some of the things I came across to help others dealing with similar issues. These videos are detailed and long, but would rather leave the details in to help those who are learning. Do what I do at your own risk. Generator voltages are lethal. Small engines can cause serious injury. Gasoline is explosive and moving parts can cause serious injury. Always use power equipment outside. This is not an instructional video but meant for entertainment. I am not a trained small engine professional or certified in generator repair. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result is the sole responsibility of the user. If you want give back, use PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamescondonYT

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Ken from @KensSmallEngineRepair found us this SX Power Series Powermate 3250 watt generator for only $80! Its leaking gas and oil and the starter rope is missing. This one proves to be a challenge to get running right. Generator Model: PM0123250 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_GXW2Y56hOpGchXYNqZOQ/join If you want to donate to the channel, you can use the YouTube "Super Thanks" feature or via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamescondonYT Visit My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jamescondon Amprobe ACDC-52NAV: https://amzn.to/3vRgRy7 Compression Tester (Mityvac MV5530): https://amzn.to/3Qxld4E Dead Blow Hammer: https://amzn.to/3U90IMG Dremel: https://amzn.to/3R3Vu3K Feeler Gauge (Lisle 68100): https://amzn.to/4aY3gnm Kill A Watt: https://amzn.to/3Ui8WTU Micro Drill Bits (Gyros): https://amzn.to/3yGlyfn Oscilloscope: https://amzn.to/3UkttqL Simple Green PRO HD: https://amzn.to/3UqsXGu Simple Green: https://amzn.to/3zyzqcj Spark Tester (PET4000EC): https://amzn.to/3UjpavN Squeeze Bottle: https://amzn.to/4cW0GjF Starter Rope #5: https://amzn.to/47OZT1G Test Tank: https://amzn.to/3wi6DXG Ultrasonic Cleaner: https://amzn.to/4ct1eMy I no longer use Harbor Freight Super Heavy Duty Degreaser in my ultrasonic cleaner. Harbor Freight changed the recipe. The bottle previously stated "NON-CORROSIVE". Now it says "CORROSIVE", "do not user on Aluminum". It now damages most carburetors. Recently I have been using Simple Green PRO HD with good results. #Powermate #GeneratorRepair #Generator #SmallEngineRepair #SmallEngine #DIY #Fixed #Troubleshooting #HowTo Alternator, Bad Gas, Broken Anti-Surge Spring, Carburetor Clean, Engine Speed Adjustment, Fast Oil Change, Fixed, Flickering, Fuel in Oil, Generator Maintenance, Generator Not Working, Generator, Governor Spring Replacement, Hertz, How To, How to Fix Generator, How-To, Hunting, Insulator Leak, Jetting, Leaking, Load Test, Old Fuel, Portable Generator epair, Power Quality, Recoil Rope, Repair, Rod Knock, Runs with Choke, Small Engine Repair, Small Engine, Spark Plug, Starter Rope, Surging, THD, Thin Oil, Troubleshooting, Unstable, Valve Adjustment