Older Onan generator
My 1995 Lazy Daze motorhome has the original Onan generator in it. I tested an outlet in the RV with some lights on. Hz - 64-65.5 Hz Volts - 130-133 VAC Volts at automatic choke lead on carbur...
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beachcomber_1 wrote:
Load it with heavy load for a while before changing anything. If it has not been run for a while use an electric heater, give the brushes and armature time to clean up.
I backed off the governor screw adjust even until there was a gap but governor itself is holding the idle up a bit on the rpm. Can't get any lower.
I managed to bring it down a little. It's been like this for years with no issues so I probably will leave it.
I'm getting 14.4 VDC across the batteries as they charge.
My biggest hurdle now is the 30.8 VAC going to the choke element. I can't seem to resolve this even after calling Cummins. I may just forgo trying to fix the auto choke. This unit is 23 years old and it's a bear trying to find parts and specs.
