Onan generator is turning itself on
It's an Onan 4000 gas generator. I ran it earlier today at a rest stop to power the AC. When I arrived at our overnight I tried to turn it on again for the AC while I checked in ( for the dogs) but g...
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You could also pull the fuse on the generator itself (the little 5A fuse); I think this will disable the controls and prevent the starter solenoid etc. from kicking in.
The generator may well be connected around the disconnect switch as it doesn't generally pose any parasitic loads when it isn't running and because it requires a hefty amount of current when cranking. I know mine is.
The low rumbling you hear—is that the fuel pump in the generator priming the carburetor? That would suggest that a switch is sticking in the "shut off" position rather than the proper "neutral" position.
The generator may well be connected around the disconnect switch as it doesn't generally pose any parasitic loads when it isn't running and because it requires a hefty amount of current when cranking. I know mine is.
The low rumbling you hear—is that the fuel pump in the generator priming the carburetor? That would suggest that a switch is sticking in the "shut off" position rather than the proper "neutral" position.
