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jimww1348
Explorer
Apr 27, 2015

Onan 4K generator starts, runs 4 minutes and shuts down

I have 2008 Winnebago RV with an Onan 4K generator. When I bought it used the dealer said the carb was clogged, they cleaned it. They started it, let it run a couple of minutes and shut it off. I thou...
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Bird_Freak
Explorer II
Apr 28, 2015
Run a hose from the fuel pump to a 5 gal. can of gas. If it keeps running you know its a line or filter problem. My gen would shut down if gas tank got below 1/4 tank.

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