Generator won't start
Went out to do my monthly run on my Generac generator and it won't crank. I get clicking from the solenoid but no crank. Checked power to the solenoid and reads 12 volts. New batteries already install...
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The generator normally starts from the coach batteries. The voltage of the coach batteries measured at the solenoid is 13.57 volts on both sides of the solenoid. The line leading to the starter, when removed from the solenoid, reads as a dead short to ground. There is no access at all to turn engine manually. The starter has worked intermittently several times in the past but I thought it was a dirty switch not making good contact. Now, I am thinking it was the starter sending me a message. I am going to have the local service facility diagnose and repair because I have no help to remove and replace the genny myself. If I was 20 years younger I would be pulling it out already myself. I have an appointment for next Wednesday. Will post the results when I find out. Glad I found it now. Nothing planned until August.
