Genny starts, runs rough and then cleans up
Wanted to see what others thought. Genny just started acting like this. Fire it up, runs rough for 5-10 min, then cleans up and runs perfect. I have never let the carb sit for more than 1 month...
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Lincster,
So glad to hear you got the generator running again. This site continues to amaze me with the expertise and experience of our members.
By monitoring this thread you and I both eventually repaired our troublesome generators with the final fix costing nothing. This thread caused me to do some overdue routine maintenance (I always keep oil & filters up-to-date but the plugs and fuel pump needed checking). Thanks to everyone for your feedback and insights.
A couple of additional question for those in the know out there:
1)What is the expected lifetime of the Onan 5500 generator? I know this is an estimate question.
2)Does anyone have directions for adjusting the valves on this unit? Can it be done when mounted inside the RV cabinet?
Thanks again to everyone,
Hap
So glad to hear you got the generator running again. This site continues to amaze me with the expertise and experience of our members.
By monitoring this thread you and I both eventually repaired our troublesome generators with the final fix costing nothing. This thread caused me to do some overdue routine maintenance (I always keep oil & filters up-to-date but the plugs and fuel pump needed checking). Thanks to everyone for your feedback and insights.
A couple of additional question for those in the know out there:
1)What is the expected lifetime of the Onan 5500 generator? I know this is an estimate question.
2)Does anyone have directions for adjusting the valves on this unit? Can it be done when mounted inside the RV cabinet?
Thanks again to everyone,
Hap
