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JandKSunshine's avatar
Aug 21, 2017

Onan Emerald Plus 4000 won't start

Hello! We've got a problem with our generator. Our RV is fairly new (to us), it's a 30-foot '95 Winnebago Adventurer, And the generator worked when we got it a couple months ago. We ran it once for upkeep, but then when I tried to start it this time, it wouldn't kick over.
I press the start button, it'll do one revolution, if that, and then click a bunch of times. It does that with and without the RV running. The battery was just replaced, so I know it has juice.
Any suggestions? Solenoid? Starter?
Thank you!

15 Replies

  • I just replaced the starter battery. I'm thinking that's the battery that starts the generator, too? Or am I wrong on that?
    I'll try the connections next. I haven't tested the voltage at the starter yet.
  • Which battery did you just replace, the house or the starter battery?

    I'm guessing you have 2, right?
  • How many volts at the generator when trying to start? Did you try to jump start it right at the generator?
  • Also, I made a video of it with my phone, and I was gonna post it, but not sure how to do that on here. Lol