Generator quits after 10-15 minutes
It's an 5500 Onan Emerald Plus with 900 hours. Engine starts and runs nicely. Drove it for about 3 hours back in March running the roof air with no problems. Left CA yesterday to drive to Las Ve...
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Thanks, I have the manual but it doesn't cover "will not run under load in hot weather" it's a NHE 5000 by the way, quite an old girl.
It suggests cleaning the generator especially in dusty conditions - but no explanation if you have to remove a shroud to clean the fan area.
I am going to do an oil change to the SAE30 recommended for hot climates, change the fuel filter and wrap the fuel line in aluminum HVAC tape to see if it's a vapor lock causing the issues - if all that fails, I guess the next vacation is going to be a lot further north :)
It suggests cleaning the generator especially in dusty conditions - but no explanation if you have to remove a shroud to clean the fan area.
I am going to do an oil change to the SAE30 recommended for hot climates, change the fuel filter and wrap the fuel line in aluminum HVAC tape to see if it's a vapor lock causing the issues - if all that fails, I guess the next vacation is going to be a lot further north :)
