Koler Generator Problem

[tvenetis]

I am helping a friend on his Koler generator 4000 watt that came with his camper and I can get the engine to turn over and start with the switch on the panel by the engine but when I release the switch the ignition cuts out. I tried the switch on the dash and that switch does not work all the time and I tested the switch and it is fine. Also the choke is not heating up. I would appreciate any help thanks. Tim

[tvenetis]

The house battery was low so I jumped it with 12 volt battery no difference. I unplugged the oil senser switch and no difference. I do not hear the relays clicking when I try to start the generator when I am close to the engine

[JaxDad]

In my experience the problem you describe is most often low voltage in the house battery that powers the generator.

You can start the generator on as little as 9 volts in the house battery, but that would mean unsafe low voltage on the output side also so the system then shuts off the generator as a safety precaution.

Measure the voltage in the house battery, I'll bet you find it's low.

[Jframpey]

Check the oil level, if equipped with a oil level sensor these small engines bypass the sensor while the starter is engaged, but when the key is released a low oil level or bad sensor will shutdown the engine.

[MrWizard]

which Model number Kohler ?
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[MrWizard]

which Model number Kolher ?