mike mck wrote:
Did a search and didn't find the answer.
First question is does anybody have a link to an owners manual for the 96 Onan 2500 microlite?
Here is my issue. I bought a 96 Caribou cabover about 6 months ago. It came equipped with the 2500 microlite LP. Gen set had 62 hours on it and ran like a champ. Been out a number times since buying it.
Well here in AZ it is starting to get pretty warm. Was running my Gen set and AC while primitive camping. Gen set hit exactly 100 hours and shut down.
Not out of Propane but would not start. Battery fine. I know the recommended oil change is 100 hrs so curious if there is a auto shut down at 100 hrs that requires an oil change or reset.
Any thoughts? Will try to get to an Onan approved repair center but would like to know a little something before going in.
thanks for any thoughts?
Mike
So a some what interesting conclusion to my confusion.
LP Gen set shut down at exactly 100 hours. Which by the way is the recommended oil change interval. would not restart. Oil level fine and oil a nice gold color.
Changed the oil and it starts fine. Nothing in the owners manual or service manual suggested Gen set would shut down and not restart until oil is changed. Lesson learned carry a 14MM socket and extension and a quart of oil with funnel. I'm in Az so need the genny this time of year. AC is king and I always camp in dispersed camping areas.