Ongoing Onan 2500 Generator Frustration
Well, the frustration with my Onan 2500 generator continues. After posting questions and several searches regarding why my Onan 2500 generator was first operating poorly then not at all, I changed LP...
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It may be a sign of not outputting voltage. My gas 2800 Microlite has done this twice. First time it had 8 hours on it, and was under warranty. It was a failure of the rotor and / or stator ($1600+!!). Second time at 7 years it was a failed voltage regulator; part cost was about $225 from Flight Systems, and I did the diagnosis & repair.
The little Onans get their spark voltage from the battery when cranking. Once the start button is released, they are supposed to get from the voltage they generate. Thus, if there's no voltage, there's no spark.
If you can use a VOM, there's a troubleshooting guide online at the Flight Systems website, I think.
They dropped the Micolite's low oil sensor some time back, I believe before 2000.
Good luck with it.
Jim, "Sobriety is fine, as long as you don't overdo it."
The little Onans get their spark voltage from the battery when cranking. Once the start button is released, they are supposed to get from the voltage they generate. Thus, if there's no voltage, there's no spark.
If you can use a VOM, there's a troubleshooting guide online at the Flight Systems website, I think.
They dropped the Micolite's low oil sensor some time back, I believe before 2000.
Good luck with it.
Jim, "Sobriety is fine, as long as you don't overdo it."
