Generator question
I’m thinking I know the answer but still have to look at the owners manual. Just got back from our first trip. Cummins Onan 5500 gas generator. The trip there was no problem. Generator ran fine the en...
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dodge guy wrote:
Thanks again guys. I only have the on/off switch which is supposed to flash a code. The gen hour meter has no lights other than backlighting.
I did come across a few similar complaints and they pointed to an improper dipstick causing to read properly but be overfilled. I haven’t verified that yet! Although the oil level is just below the top of the opening for the dipstick. I did notice the one time it died I hit a dip
In the road.
On many of the newer Cummins/Onan models (like my RV QG 4000) the oil level sensor has been removed from the design. It was very problematic in that a slight oil level difference would trigger a shutdown which was a nuisance. Check the last letter of your Onan's part number, which indicates the "Spec". Maintenance manuals that include the schematics for each spec are available on line.
