 - 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
- EPA approved
- This item is not for sale in California/Non CARB compliant
List Price: $279.99
Lowest Price: $211.99 
Product Description: Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.96 Gallons/ Starting System: Recoil/ AC Output: 12V, 4W Peak/ Engine: 6.5 HP OHV air cooled/ Amazon.com Product Description: 
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. | Be Ready for Anything with a Generator from Blue Max Direct
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
Warranty
This Blue Max Direct product was made in China by one of the top small engine manufacturers in that country. This generator is covered by a one-year warranty. Be Prepared with Blue Max Direct
Blue Max Direct is a small, family-owned company with 10 years experience in the emergency preparedness field. By offering low-cost, efficient emergency generators, wheel kits, covers, lights, and more, Blue Max Direct helps you provide warmth and comfort during short term power outages. All of Blue Max Direct's are produced by the Jiangsu Jianghuai Engine Company. This exceptional company's history began in 1945, and quality and engineering have been the foundation of its success. With over 3,000 employees (150 engineers) in a 2.5 million square foot manufacturing campus, the Jiangsu Jianghuai Engine Company is an enterprise that is ranked in the top 500 companies in China. The Jiangsu Jianghuai engine company. LTD. manufactures over 1 million engines annually and is rated as one of the top exporters in the Chinese small engine industry. Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2008-07-07
Good generator, poor packaging sets this up for damage.....
After reading the reviews here, I decided that this generator was a good deal. I read many reviewers comments about receiving generators damaged during shipping. Mine arrived damaged as well, but I do not blame this on Fedex or Amazon. I put the blame squarely on the company (Homier?....) that decides to put a 100lb item in a cardboard box without a styrofoam shell. My damage included a bent cage and a cracked cast housing that supports the engine and bolts to the rubber motor mount. I was a able to negotiate with Amazon and was compensated for this damage since the generator runs fine. I fabricated my own wheel kit and will fix the damage to the motor mount myself.
Most buyers will choose to get a replacement or full refund, this makes sense as well.
After adding oil, the generator started up easily and I ran a 1300W tool off the generator to test its output. I cannot attest to the long term performance of this generator. Rating:
Date: 2008-07-04
great generator but horrible instruction
i got this generator few days ago, i'm having problem with the engine sputtering, more specifically the choke lever. i called the manufacture and homier and can not get a respond. it looks like a good generator; i don't want to send it back to amazon.
if you don't mind, can i e-mail you few questions? if you got it to work, please e-mail me at buckyball@netzero.net. thanks in advance
-bruce Rating: 
Date: 2008-07-03
Great Value
I bought this generator in the fall of 2007, set it up and stuck it away in a corner of the garage. I don't even think I put stabil in it. We had a power outage 2 weeks ago that lasted a couple days. The generator started right up, ran the fridge, lights, and tv. The food in the fridge cost more than the generator, so at this point since using it in the power outage, its paid for its self. Good unit, reliable, everything works, no damage in shipping. Great price. Rating:
Date: 2008-07-02
Blue Max 4000 watt Generator
The first arrived with hidden damage. Amazon.com arranged for pickup and delivered a replacement in 6 days. No hassle!
The generator was easy to have up and running and for the price will do everything it needs to do.
We purchased this as a replacement for a 19 year old generator. It will be used in case of a Hurricane. I feel much more secure having it. The added wheel kit makes moving it very easy. Rating:
Date: 2008-06-25
Read the Reviews; they help...you won't spill oil
I was pretty skeptical that mine would arrive damaged. I was very pleasantly surprised when it didn't have a scratch. Difference between giving those UPS guys a Christmas gift or not I guess:) Anyway, I did not have my flex funnel as suggested and it cost me a big oil pool on my driveway. I tipped the unit, filled it with oil, which it kept taking and taking until I noticed oil running from air cleaner box; dudes! I know stupid! So, as someone else said, leave it upright, flex funnel it, add about a quart, maybe less, if you flex funnel it you'll be able to tell when it overflows a little. Fill that byotch up with gas (add some Stabil) and it will start on the 2nd pull. I did have a little trouble with the choke lever. It didn't want to move and I had to get a screw driver and help the actual choke flange move with the lever the first couple times; then it loosened a little. All other dudes are correct. The instructions for the motor do not match what your looking at. If you've worked with small motors before you'll figure this on out quick. If your careful with the oil filling (not me, I was excited as kid on Christmas) you'll have no trouble with this unit provided it was delivered intact. My buddy and I rented a Honda from Home Depot during the last power outage (retail $1400.00) and it was about the same noise level as this unit at the same power rating. I don't know that the folks in a camp ground would like hearing it all night, but, it'll keep your fridge, sump and a couple lamps humming.
Overall, GREAT value. If your hesitating 'cause of negative reviews; so did I. I decided to take a chance because of the price and I am very happy with this generator. Perfect for a back-up to power outage. Just take care of it with Stabil and run it once in a while.
Another user recommended closing the fuel valve then removing the carb bowl screw and draining it, then replacing the screw for the next use to prevent the carb from "gunking" up. I recommend just closing the fuel valve while it's running and letting it go for the 5 minutes and it will stall after the carb is drained. That way you are not letting any dirt or dust into the carb bowl. The Stabil will keep it from "gunking".
Sounds like it's all up to the UPS man.
Good Luck Home(depot)Boys |
