Generator Wildlife Hunt
Folks,
All winter I’ve been starting and running our RV motor and generator for about 15-20 minutes, usually every two weeks.
Today I decided to repeat the process. The motor cranked right up. However, the generator did not. And, it usually fires right away.
The air temperature was around 58°F, so I didn’t suspect cold. So, I removed the front cover plate to see if I could find the problem. Well, I did.
In the area of the carburetor was a nest the size of a youth football. And, in the nest were three young, hairless rodents with eyes still closed. Very much alive. I haven’t researched the species, but they were a good three inches long, not including tail. Way too big to be mice.
After removing same I examined the wiring and I found a that a small red wire had been severed at a connector. I assume that this is at least part of the problem. I have a picture that I can forward. But, I don’t have it hosted online.
The generator is a Cummins/Onan QG 4000. I downloaded the schematic diagram. However, it’s a line drawing, so I’m not sure what wire I’m looking for?
Does anybody have any idea what the other end connects to? And, is there and way to lower the unit so it can be more easily accessed? The vehicle is a 2011, Holiday Rambler, Augusta.
Thanks for any advice. The temperature may finally be above freezing for a bit. I’d like to get at it ASAP.
All winter I’ve been starting and running our RV motor and generator for about 15-20 minutes, usually every two weeks.
Today I decided to repeat the process. The motor cranked right up. However, the generator did not. And, it usually fires right away.
The air temperature was around 58°F, so I didn’t suspect cold. So, I removed the front cover plate to see if I could find the problem. Well, I did.
In the area of the carburetor was a nest the size of a youth football. And, in the nest were three young, hairless rodents with eyes still closed. Very much alive. I haven’t researched the species, but they were a good three inches long, not including tail. Way too big to be mice.
After removing same I examined the wiring and I found a that a small red wire had been severed at a connector. I assume that this is at least part of the problem. I have a picture that I can forward. But, I don’t have it hosted online.
The generator is a Cummins/Onan QG 4000. I downloaded the schematic diagram. However, it’s a line drawing, so I’m not sure what wire I’m looking for?
Does anybody have any idea what the other end connects to? And, is there and way to lower the unit so it can be more easily accessed? The vehicle is a 2011, Holiday Rambler, Augusta.
Thanks for any advice. The temperature may finally be above freezing for a bit. I’d like to get at it ASAP.
