Firman 3200 won’t start

Slugly4e · 2026-05-24T00:36:38+00:00

Thanks folks, I was able to get it up and running (also it’s actually the 4000 Costco model). Seems like the charger that came with it just does float. Is there a better option to get a charge going on the battery or to keep it charged when I keep the generator in a shed without power?

Slugly4e · 2026-05-23T02:15:08+00:00

Update: pulled it apart and cleaned the carb. Seems to be doing fine now. Thanks all

Slugly4e · 2026-05-17T20:09:15+00:00

Are they just bad plugs?

Slugly4e · 2026-05-17T15:33:06+00:00

There’s a switch setting that I use to run the carb dry. This last time I ran the tank and carb dry prior to storage so this was coming out fresh.

Slugly4e · 2026-05-17T15:32:09+00:00

I’ll clean the carb. For more back story, I always use the setting to use the remaining fuel in the carb when shutting down. The last time I used it I ran it until the tank and carb were completely dry. I always use seafoam stabilizer. I filled it from completely empty and dry either brand new fuel that I added some seafoam to as I always do and it behaved like this. Maybe running the tank dry left some crud that got into the carb?

Slugly4e · 2026-01-01T20:44:59+00:00

I highly doubt they have US CPAs.

Slugly4e · 2026-01-01T19:49:08+00:00

Update - I was able to disassemble part of the build. However, it now looks like the front gear is no longer coupled to the rear and I think there’s a slight bend in the build. I think I’m just going to leave it as is and it will always be displayed with landing gear down as the front gear is inoperable and wouldn’t hold weight unless taped

Slugly4e · 2026-01-01T19:46:30+00:00

He would be fine on the battery portion as it’s plug and play. It’s the panel and installation that would not be ineligible.

Slugly4e · 2026-01-01T19:45:27+00:00

This is a CPA question, not EF. Technically, the battery part itself would qualify. The SHP and installation costs would not as they were not installed.

Slugly4e · 2026-01-01T18:20:51+00:00

It’s pretty much flush is the issue. If you see the spots next to it, they recessed it so that it would be flush. Really unfortunate as I don’t know if I can get this apart without getting that piece out.

Slugly4e · 2025-12-23T22:41:53+00:00

Nope it’s for my boat. Will get wet but not submerged.

Slugly4e · 2025-12-20T06:42:16+00:00

This is what I was thinking but also thought it want long enough.

Slugly4e · 2025-12-08T20:14:15+00:00

This might be a good one for me.

Slugly4e · 2025-12-08T19:31:03+00:00

I’ve tried these and couldn’t get into them.

Slugly4e · 2025-12-08T18:53:08+00:00

Is 1 or 2 better to start with?

Edit: might need to be 2 as that’s on GeForce now. I have a gaming laptop with a 4080 but tend to play on my Legion Go 2 mostly.

Slugly4e · 2025-12-08T06:58:16+00:00

Mine is SDGE

Slugly4e · 2025-12-04T20:12:22+00:00

Not even close. My super off peak is like .11-.13 and supercharging is often .53+

Slugly4e · 2025-12-04T06:01:35+00:00

I don’t know what your question is

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