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palmerjp
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Jun 10, 2016

Generator won't start

Hello again

I removed my kohler confidant 5 from my rv. I connected it to an external battery and can of gas. It started (not easily) and ran quite well. it also produced power. I cleaned all terminals and jumpered the motor to the RV. Again it started and ran. I tried the remote start inside the rv and it started and ran.
I replaced the unit and now it won't start. It turns over quite well and seems to try to start.. Pulled plug and it is black. not thick, just a little sooty.
Tried to start it remotely and get nothing, nada,zip.
Where did I go wrong when I reinstalled the unit. I also made a new unit to chassis ground

Again Help
Joe

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