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MopaRV
Explorer
Apr 08, 2022

Onan Microlite 4000 shaft locks up on occasion

I have an Onan Microlite 4000 generator and the shaft locked up when I powered off. This is a new issue and it runs fine otherwise. Oil level is fine. I broke the shaft free with a wrench on th...
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Jerrybo66
Explorer
Apr 09, 2022
I've had almost the same experience. The generator wouldn't turn over to start. I reached in beside the unit until I could feel the motor cooling fins. I was able to turn it by hand a little and it fired up. It's done this a few other times.. It must have something to do with the position it stops..???

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