Blue Max GEN 4000 4,000 Watt 6.5 HP OHV Gas Powered Generator
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Product Details
Manufacturer: Blue MaxBrand: Blue Max
Edition: Lawn & Patio
Model: GEN 4000
Publisher: Blue Max
Studio: Blue Max
Music Label: Blue Max
Product features:
- 4,000 watt generator with a 6.5 horsepower OHV air-cooled motor
- An excellent back-up generator for boats, RVs, power tools, and household use
- Recoil starting system; 3.96 gallon fuel tank
- 3 year warranty on parts/1 year warranty on labor
- Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Blue Max GEN 4000 4,000 Watt 6.5 HP OHV Gas Powered Generator
Customer Review: You get what you pay for!
Summary: 3 Stars
Read 4th-----Final, final of the doomed xp 4400 mentioned below. It had problems eventually. First problem was the electric start gave out after just a few months of use. The second problem was that it used a lot of oil. I gave it away to a friend in need who didn't care if he had to add a lot of oil and hand start.
Now I am using the yellow Champion 3500 running/4000 peak generator. It is sold in various places and my best deal was on sale at a tractor supply store (it can be has high as 400 or as low as 275). I have used it extensively in the last few months and not only is it oil efficient, it is gas efficient (up to 12 hours of run time!) and it as quite if not more quiet than the previous two. _Eerily enough_, you can tell the Champion is also made in china as the controls are all about the same, etc. However, it is much more refined in its look and build, like someone put a lot of care into making it. A friend of mine has the same Champion (the one who recommended it) for several years of hard, almost commercial like use. This one is a keeper for sure. P.S. It is a manual start but very easy to crank. Some issues with oddly placed oil fill and choke position but much more refined. Kinda like the difference between the old Yugo's and a modern day Kia. I have beat mine up already and it just keeps on running and performing.
Read 3rd-------Final review. Turns out the generator isn't enough to run a 13.5K BTU a.c. unit. The model number is very misleading. 4k PEAK, 2600 operating. Very underpowered for my needs and very deceiving ad / model number. Do your homework and make darn sure you add up your total RUNNING watts required as well as peak watts. There are many places on the web with conversion charts for say btu's to watts, etc.
I ended up selling my unit on craigslist and buying the model XP4400 (4400 watts peak), 3500 running watts with wheel kit and electric start directly from [...] for 499.99!!!!! This baby is a gem and is cheaper than amazon.com! It runs my 13.5k btu a.c. very well. Should of spent the extra money to begin with! It started with just a bump of the electric start switch PLUS, they sent me 2 bonus gifts of all-in-pocket tools... not necessary but appreciated! 2nd day service was superb from maxtool. TERRIFIC PACKING! Almost overkill on packing! It is just as quiet as the other unit but more powerful. It sells itself and for the price, is most definitely 5 stars!
Read 2nd-------Begin 1st followup: After one hour of use, the generator portion (not the motor) sounded like breaking glass and crunching egg shells inside of it. No more electricity! The generator (not the motor) obviously crashed internally. Though the motor works great and starts now on just one pull, it's useless.
Called Amazon who referred me to Homier. Homier said they only warranty the unit to the original buyer (Amazon) so sent me back to Amazon. Amazon made it right and is overnighting me another unit. I will add that update when it arrives. Perhaps my initial cranking problems had to do with the fact that the generator had some sort of obstruction which made the unit tough to pull? I dunno.
You need to know that if you have issues with your unit, your warranty work MUST be done via Amazon, NOT Homier as they will not even talk to you about warranty work so don't let an unknowledgeable foreign customer service rep (pakistan or india?) send you to Homier. My second customer service rep at Amazon, Tony - an American, was professional and courteous!
Read FIRST--Read the reviews and ordered it based on the overall majority being positive. Joined prime so I could get it in 2 days via fedex since most here say fedex does a good job. Got it in 3 days but it was undamaged!
Put in oil (had a funnel) and gas. I choked it, no hint of ignition. The pull start on this unit has _quite a bit_ of resistance, not for lightweights or fragile folks.
I then removed the air filter to visualize the choke valve to ensure it was working...it was. Tried again without the filter. It coughed but then nothing.
I then opened the drain nut on the bottom of the carb. to ensure there was good gas flow and no airlock. Gas flowed fine. My gas was fresh so that isn't the issue.
Back to the choke and only a burp or two. Getting really tired at this point, 20 plus pulls.
Tried a good ole boy trick of shooting a bit of WD 40 in the carb which did help it fire off but it still didn't stay running. Frustration sets in. I'm thinking, "what the heck? All of those other folks had it going in two pulls!" I own a farm and know a bit so am not a novice at starting small motors.
Checked oil again and decided to drain some oil to where it was just above the add mark. Choked it, fired up but I wasn't quick enough to move the choke lever to keep it running (could it be I was tired?). Tried again and was quick enough but it went dead anyway...several times.
Very awkward position of the pull cord which seems to encourage a left hand pull. I'm right handed.
It finally cranked and stayed running with quick work on the choke lever. Trust me, if your unit is like mine, you will get very good at operating the choke lever.
I must have looked like heck because my farm hand walks by and says, "you know, when you get a generator you probably should get one with an electric start". "Thanks" dripping with sweat.
So about 40 to 50 pulls later, it runs. I'm beat. Anyone not fit and strong should not order this unit. For that matter, if you aren't fit and strong, get one with an electric start anyway.
About ready to 'test' my unit and it goes dead like it was turned off. "AHA!" I know what that is, too little oil, the sensor works! Put oil back in it to where I had it before, cranked it up with the choke and quick action on the lever.
Hooked up 10 amp, 110v air compressor and it killed my little blue max right now, like I had turned off the machine. Back to the pull cord. Unlike the instructions stated, I did have to choke it even though I had let it run several minutes to warm up. Several more pulls to my "running total" pun intended.
Tried to run the compressor again, with the same result so I then decided it was idling to low for the compressor to kick in without killing it so adjusted the idle screw up 2 or 3 turns. Flipped the switch, it sputtered but alas, it was running great!
Now a really good test:
I turned off the compressor when it had about 60 pounds of air pressure in it so the extra load the compressor motor would have to overcome would cause it to pull more amps at the start. It killed the generator. Ok, note to self: "Don't try to use compressor with generator if there is a load on the compressor motor."
It runs my small power tools no problem. I'm going to install a small 13.5K BTU rv a.c. this weekend and will test it on that. If I have the same problem, back to Amazon it goes!
Typical cheap China "crafstmanship". It does sound about like a small 20" inch cut push mower as far as loudness goes. Impressive considering...
The protective plastic panel on the back of the 110 receptacles/breaker fell off. When the motor on the generator cools off, I'll put it back on but it could be futile, who knows. The fuel line does not line up with the protective clip, the oil fill is a bit tricky, etc, etc. I'm not a picky person which is why I bought it to begin with.
My unit is running right now as I want to make sure it can run for a few hours.
I did not get the wheel kit but will probably go buy some heavy duty casters to bolt to the bottom which should be fairly simple IF I keep it.
I am praying for the 'one pull' start up others describe after using it. I will reiterate, the pull is stiff. The unit weighs 100 pounds and inched to me (several inches) each time with each pull!
Still, I give it 3 stars because it is an inexpensive generator. One note: my generator has "2600 watts continuous" on it not 2800 or 3000. The ad is a bit deceiving.
This is definitely NOT a 5 star unit. Crafstmanship, stiff pull, etc. It's a 300 dollar - 3 star unit, plain and simple. Seldom use of this unit is probably a blessing. You get what you pay for. In an emergency, it'll do the job and for a cheap camping generator, its a deal.
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Description of Blue Max GEN 4000 4,000 Watt 6.5 HP OHV Gas Powered Generator
 The 6.5 horsepower motor starts quickly with just a pull. |
 The JD4000's rugged frame and sturdy construction are designed to survive and perform. |
The popular JD4000 4,000 watt generator from Blue Max Direct is serious insurance against a power outage. Whether your boat or RV needs a boost, or you live in a storm-prone area, this generator will keep the lights on and the heat running through almost any situation.
Tough, rugged, and long-running, the JD4000 easily powers large appliances like refrigerators, freezers, ovens, and well-water pumps; and it's ideal for construction components, too. Saws and air compressors will function with smooth, reliable ease when they're powered by the JD4000.
Always remember to check the wattages listed on your tools or appliances before using this generator in conjunction with them.
Key Technical Specs:
- DC Voltage: 12 volts at 8.3 amps
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.96 Gallons
- Starting System: Recoil
- AC Output: 120 volts, 4000 watts (peak)
- Engine: 6.5 horsepower OHV air-cooled
- EPA approved
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