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kmb1966
Explorer
Oct 09, 2015

Onan Gold 7000 Starts fine, runs for 10 seconds Code 36

My Onan starts easily, runs for about 10 seconds, then shuts down. reports code 36. Try to re-start but will not, spits fuel out of the intake on carburetor. Wait until the next day, will start righ...
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rockylarson
Explorer
Oct 09, 2015
See if this works: Turn off all demands on the generator until it is warmed up. That includes converter, refrig,water heater, microwave, whatever. My onan doesn't like the extra load at startup of the converter. Once running for a couple of minutes it is fine. Also be sure your elevation dial on the generator is set for you current elevation. Good Luck.

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