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chefdc1
Explorer
Jun 18, 2017

Generator will not stay running

I have a Kohler Confidant 4 Generator in a 1997 (Ford V10) Damon Hornet Class C. The gen will not stay running. I have plenty of gas. Oil is full (could probably be changed). Spark plug is fine.
It will start, but wont stay running. If I hold the switch on (either in the coach or on the gen) it will stay running but quits when I let go.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
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  • mikebreeze's avatar
    mikebreeze
    Explorer
    Jun 18, 2017
    My genset has given me problems throughout the years. They have included:

    Inability to start or stay on when it is very cold.

    Didn't start at all due to a bad fuel pump.

    Didn't start due to being at 3/4 or less of a tank of gas.

    Wouldn't start due to bad plug or oil, which was solved by taking it in for a major service.

    I did read recently on another forum about someone whose genset would cut off intermittently due to the voltage regulator being bad.

    Best of luck in your quest.
  • Wizbangdoodle's avatar
    Wizbangdoodle
    Explorer
    Jun 18, 2017
    Sounds like a fuel pump going bad. You could rig up a small container to gravity feed the generator and see if it stays running.

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