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hotjag1
Explorer II
Jan 30, 2022

Onan diesel generator quits after a few minuthes

I browse this forum fairly often, but now I need some advice or expertise on what is wrong with my generator. It is a 6500 watt Onan. It starts up fairly quickly and generates power within a couple...
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Reisender
Nomad
Jan 31, 2022
hotjag1 wrote:
Thanks for the replies. I will start looking for a fuel restriction somewhere in the line tomorrow.

The code light flashes 3 times. The label beside it says "needs servicing". No kidding...lol

I will check the run time tomorrow after I get out of the dentist.
The microwave and or coffee machine work fine while the generator is running, so I don't think there is a voltage issue.


Yep. Good luck at the dentist. But time the run time to failure to the second.

Cheers.

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