Generator runs until AC starts
I have a kohler confidant 5 genset. I can start the generator from outside onlu and it runs fine until I turn the AC on. It will power the fan and blow air but when I switch to AC the motor shuts down...
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Generators like yours are interesting because they "idle" with no load at the same RPM as "full speed" with a heavy load. BUT the carburetor throttle plate is in a different position and a different fuel flow path is used. So... One might be OK at Idle and poor at Full. Or OK at Full and poor at Idle. That's why the guys are suggesting carb cleaning. It's probably harder to clean the Idle circuit, so you may be lucky with feeding it a cleaner. See if you can find a wattage load that starts to open the throttle. Say an electric heater. Start it tipping into the power range and see if you can clean it, then add more load. Work your way up to the A/C.
Also possible you don't have a Start Assist (sometimes called Hard Start) Kit on your A/C and need to add one.
Also possible you don't have a Start Assist (sometimes called Hard Start) Kit on your A/C and need to add one.
