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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I should probably have been more clear. There is a 30A circuit breaker on the generator that only shuts off the output; it doesn't stop the generator engine from starting or running.
At least on mine, there's also an automotive style twin-blade fuse for the 12V control circuitry, of 5A or so capacity (off the top of my head). I think pulling that would prevent the generator from starting due to bad controls etc.
It's all rather academic now, though, since it sounds as though the generator is working properly now and none the worse for any wear.
At least on mine, there's also an automotive style twin-blade fuse for the 12V control circuitry, of 5A or so capacity (off the top of my head). I think pulling that would prevent the generator from starting due to bad controls etc.
It's all rather academic now, though, since it sounds as though the generator is working properly now and none the worse for any wear.
