Issue with generator
I'm having an issue with my generator (Onan 4000) It runs fine until I put a load on it (turning on AC)it labors and the dies?
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wolverine68 wrote:DOITHARD wrote:
These genset are indestructible...only issues with them are carburetor gumming, which if it is get ready to fork up $275.00 for a new one...no rebuilt kits available. Trust me I'm on my 2nd replacement. However, prior to replacing carb check gas filter, air filter and oil level. Gumming can be avoided by working the genset an hour every month (personally started 20 minutes wkly) and fuel additive, I use StaBil. Havent had a problem in over 2 yrs...also change fuel filter every 6 months and spark plugs yearly whether it needs it or not. Now that I'm SoCal need to change the oil for hotter temps.
PS/ Also carry a spare full pump, fuel and air filter, and plugs.
Indestructible you say. Here is a picture of my Onan 4000 crankshaft after 1 hour of use.
Holy moly! Talk about catastrophic failure! I've seen high performance cranks come apart like that but never something as mundane as a generator.
