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SFVdave
Explorer
Jun 23, 2021

High Altitude AC use causing Onan generator to die

I recently had my generator properly adjusted by a certified Onan tech. It starts and ran fantastically up to 5,000 ft. When I went up to 7,500 feet, the air conditioner wouldn't start and the gener...
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lostbytes
Explorer
Jun 24, 2021
pianotuna wrote:
SFVdave wrote:
The generator is a 4000 watt installed in MH


It may require a different "jet" to work at higher altitudes.


Not knowing if that can be done with all generators. Mine sent me an 6000 feet main jet if genny being used above that. I had to contact manufacturer to get it.

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