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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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BluegrassBill
Explorer
Apr 27, 2015
Betting it's a fuel problem, But be sure it's not the low oil shut-down switch.

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