Generac generator needs help...
Our Nexus Class C came with the QP40 Generac 4,000 watt generator. I had it serviced once about 2.5 years ago and it has been fine until our last trip. It fires right up but put any significant load on it like the microwave, water heater or AC and the voltage falls to nothing and it stumbles and sputters.
Had similar issues the last time and the tech found fine sand-like material in the bottom of the carb. He cleaned the carb, blew it out with compressed air and changed the inline fuel filter and we have been good to go. I suspect it is much the same problem again.
We were caught in a very nasty sandstorm last October on our way to Borrego Springs and sand got into places God never intended. I replaced the air filter on the V10 and cleaned out the battery and generator compartments as best I could and before our last trip in January. Also changed the oil, filter and air filter on the genny.
Does anyone have any other theories, cures etc.?
We don't need to use it much {81 hours in 6 years} as our two Group 27's provide more than enough power for 3 or 4 days at a time and a couple of hours of driving tops them back up nicely .Considering it has only been in for service once in 6 years though I do change the oil and filters ever year, guess it's due. Have an appointment for Wednesday morning with the folks at Simonsen Generators {an authorized Generac dealer/Service center here in Tucson}.
Like they say on TV...Film at eleven!
:h
Had similar issues the last time and the tech found fine sand-like material in the bottom of the carb. He cleaned the carb, blew it out with compressed air and changed the inline fuel filter and we have been good to go. I suspect it is much the same problem again.
We were caught in a very nasty sandstorm last October on our way to Borrego Springs and sand got into places God never intended. I replaced the air filter on the V10 and cleaned out the battery and generator compartments as best I could and before our last trip in January. Also changed the oil, filter and air filter on the genny.
Does anyone have any other theories, cures etc.?
We don't need to use it much {81 hours in 6 years} as our two Group 27's provide more than enough power for 3 or 4 days at a time and a couple of hours of driving tops them back up nicely .Considering it has only been in for service once in 6 years though I do change the oil and filters ever year, guess it's due. Have an appointment for Wednesday morning with the folks at Simonsen Generators {an authorized Generac dealer/Service center here in Tucson}.
Like they say on TV...Film at eleven!
:h
