NRALIFR wrote:
SuaveGato wrote:
THANK YOU Kevin, GREAT info here! Sounds like I can disconnect the Gen feed from the PTS (post inverter) and then see if the gen still runs after throwing the CB? if it doesn't, then the problem is farther "upstream" than the TPS, if it does, then the problem is the TPS or downstream from there!
Correct. I suspect the generator is still going to shutdown disconnected from the camper, but like I said I wouldn't want the generator to power the camper until I was sure it was fixed.
I think that is the first and easiest step for me to take. Can I just leave the two leads "open" (with wire nuts on them to protect from "zapping" anything) or do I need to wire them to a device and create a load?
I think I would put a 100w lightbulb on the inverter output. It will put a small load on it, and it's a good visual indicator for you. A quick and dirty way to do that would be to go the hardware store and buy a temporary light socket (an insulated light socket with two short wires, used for hanging bare bulbs from the ceiling when a house is being wired up) and connect that to the inverter leads instead of just capping them.
Thanks again!
OH, P.S. do you have a link where I can download the manual for that Generator? I have the owners manual but not a repair manual? Thanks
Here you go.
Note that yours is a model 941-1 or just "941". There is also a -2, -3, and -4. There are physical differences in the various models, so be sure you get the correct parts manual for yours. You can download the parts manual from the same place the service manual comes from. generator-parts.com I think I've bought parts from them in the past. I've also used this place, A.S.A.P.
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Hello again everybody, finally got some time to dive into this thing. Here is the current update. Disconnected the Gen leads to the PTS, and hooked them up to a lite in the diagram above. fire up gen, turned on CB1 and after a few seconds, the light comes on and then approx. 5 - 7 seconds, delayed shut down. So, disconnect the DC output wires from the Gen to the inverter and just leave them "open". Fire up the gen. switch CB1 to "ON", 5 - 7 seconds, delayed shut down. So it would appear that the problem is isolated to the Gen itself. Likely the 12 pin or PS1/PS2 that Kevin mentioned, as those cause the delayed shut down. Now, I just have to do some reading in the manual to figure out how to diagnose those two issues? And how to use my volt/ohm meter properly. I did try cleaning all of the connectors with QR contact cleaner and then adding dielectric grease as well but no luck... More to follow!
Thanks again!
