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Itasca55
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Aug 28, 2015

1992 onan on board generator operation startup

Ok I was reading books again on the onan 4000 . Should a person start generator first and then plug the cord in ? Mine is the manual plug in style in cord box . Or can I leave it plugged in only pull ...
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gbopp
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Aug 28, 2015
I would leave it unplugged until the generator is running and stabilized. Then you know there is no load on the generator until you're ready.

I don't know what the problem is with your choke. But, try a penetrating oil. P B Blaster or something similar.
WD 40 is a water displacement product. It's not a good lubricant.

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