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ImaginaryNumber
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013

Onan 4000 Microquiet KY no start - Oil level switch bypass

My 2004 Trail Lite 235s has an Onan Microquiet 4000 KY generator which has always started right up, but now won't start. The rig has been parked for almost a year on a slight incline with the rear ...
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dan-nickie
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
I have a PDF manual I can email you if you want to PM your email to me.

Edit: Beat me to it.

But...my manual is different and I see there is a picture of the low oil switch on page 10-2 if you want it.

I found this text that may help:
Disconnect the low oil level shut down circuit.
Locate the lead from the low oil level switch that
comes out of the top the oil base below the
spark plug. Separate the in-line quick connect
where lead S2 J1-7 connects to the low oil level
switch.

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