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LandYachtReviva
Explorer
Aug 08, 2017

Hard Start - Onan 3600 LP

We have an Onan 3600 LP generator in our 2010 Four Winds Chateau.

Need to hold start button long time before start. Red light flashes rapidly on start button.

Oil level about 1/2 full on dip stick.

We are currently traveling in the motor home. Now in Durango, CO.

Any thoughts on how to remedy?

Thanks.

Joe
  • MEXICOWANDERER's avatar
    MEXICOWANDERER
    Explorer
    Aug 11, 2017
    Many motorfuel LPG problems are caused by MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS. You have a sensor shutdown that cuts off the fuel in case of an "Ignition on engine stalled" condition. The over ride button bypasses this. Try a TINY spritz of engine starting fluid into the air cleaner. Does this make a difference?
  • beemerphile1's avatar
    beemerphile1
    Explorer
    Aug 10, 2017
    LandYachtRevival wrote:
    Mea culpa.

    However, I respectfully suggest that the title of this Forum is confusing as evidenced by the number of postings made in error by many of us.


    Not if you read the top stickie, you know, the one that says "READ BEFORE POSTING HERE".
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Aug 10, 2017
    LandYachtRevival wrote:
    I respectfully suggest that the title of this Forum is confusing as evidenced by the number of postings made in error by many of us.
    I don't know whether it's the title of the forum, or the title of the link in the upper-right. They're different.
  • LandYachtReviva's avatar
    LandYachtReviva
    Explorer
    Aug 10, 2017
    Mea culpa.

    However, I respectfully suggest that the title of this Forum is confusing as evidenced by the number of postings made in error by many of us.
  • LandYachtReviva's avatar
    LandYachtReviva
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2017
    Thanks.

    Working now.

    Oil now topped off.

    I found I need to hold stop button down for a few seconds to "prime".

    Didn't have to do that before but we are now at 7,100 feet.
  • debandi's avatar
    debandi
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2017
    I can't say for sure but, I'd add oil up to the full mark and give it a try then.

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