Running Gen for short amounts of time
I have a new to me toy hauler with an Onan 4000 Microquiet, I don't have the manual and was wondering if there was anything specifcally to look out for. Also is it ok to run it for a few minutes at a ...
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Only thing I worry about on short runs is the inside-the-box muffler. It's stainless steel, but if it does get eaten thru by the water and other stuff in the exhaust gasses, it'd be a bear to replace, and no doubt costy.
That said, I've run all my 2800's for short periods making coffee and such. The current one has lasted for 7 1/2 years, tho' I have replaced the fuel pump & voltage regulator. Start, wait for 2-4 minutes, run the microwave for 2-3 minutes, let it run on for 2-3 minutes, shut it down.
But I make sure it gets a good 2 hour or longer run every month or six weeks to thoroughly dry stuff out. If I don't run it that long from actual need, I do an exercise run with the A/C or a 1500 watt heater. So far, so good except as noted.
Jim, "Experience is what enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again."
That said, I've run all my 2800's for short periods making coffee and such. The current one has lasted for 7 1/2 years, tho' I have replaced the fuel pump & voltage regulator. Start, wait for 2-4 minutes, run the microwave for 2-3 minutes, let it run on for 2-3 minutes, shut it down.
But I make sure it gets a good 2 hour or longer run every month or six weeks to thoroughly dry stuff out. If I don't run it that long from actual need, I do an exercise run with the A/C or a 1500 watt heater. So far, so good except as noted.
Jim, "Experience is what enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again."
