Onan LP 3600 Generator - Hard Start
Moved by me from Forum Tech Issues: We have an Onan 3600 LP generator in our 2010 Four Winds Chateau. Need to hold start button long time before start. Red light flashes rapidly on start butto...
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After other fixes didn't work (topped off oil level), I went online and Googled "Onan LP Generator - Hard Start".
A poster said a common hard start problem is caused by a clogged vent tube (about 1/2" outer diameter rubber hose - mine was cream colored).
I pulled off the easy to reach end and tapped the hose a few times. Some dirt seemed to come out.
Result - now works!
Thanks to all who had responded.
Joe
After other fixes didn't work (topped off oil level), I went online and Googled "Onan LP Generator - Hard Start".
A poster said a common hard start problem is caused by a clogged vent tube (about 1/2" outer diameter rubber hose - mine was cream colored).
I pulled off the easy to reach end and tapped the hose a few times. Some dirt seemed to come out.
Result - now works!
Thanks to all who had responded.
Joe
