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infotraker
Explorer
May 13, 2018

Onan 2800 Microlite 1995 starts & dies in 60 sec

Difficulty keeping the unit running. Was running 1 month ago, occasionally surged. Trouble shot by: Removed unit, unhooked power output connectors, Unhooked oil sensor, oil level full, used stand al...
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theoldwizard1
Explorer II
May 14, 2018
infotraker wrote:
Could the only remaining trouble be the carburetor?
Can it be cleaned or rebuilt ?

Highly likely it is the carburetor and yes, it can be rebuilt.


EDIT : I just watched this video. The important part was at the beginning where he said the rocker arm was loose ! That is a very quick thing to check. Watch the rest and listen how to easily remove the carburetor !

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