Onan 4000 won't start...again
A month or so ago I posted about my generator not starting. I thought it was the starting solenoid. I did buy a new one, installed it, and it's exactly the same problem still. The generator click...
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DrewE wrote:Artum Snowbird wrote:
Used my professional DC ammeter, got 12 volts through the solenoid this time, and about a half amp. Should be 20 amps or perhaps lots more than that I would think.
My Onan 4KY generator starter takes about 90-100A when cranking, very roughly speaking. It's not a constant draw, of course, since the load is rather variable as it spins, but that's a reasonable ballpark estimate. Half an amp is peanuts.
Thanks DrewE. I wonder if I will find a loose connection at the starter once I get it out of there.
