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Travis73
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Jun 11, 2014

Need help with Onan genset

I tried to search, but did not have any luck. I have an 85 Fleetwood Jamboree on a 85 Chevy 30 drivetrain. First off, I'll admit I have not "exercised" the unit like I should. Until about one week ago I had not ran the unit for about six months. About 5 days ago, I went out and fired the generator up. It surged for about five minutes, but after that ran nice and smooth. After it was warm, I fired up the A/C unit and had no problems. A/C cooled down right away and I ran the unit for about 40 mins. Two days ago I was working on the fridge with I cannot get to light. It was hot (over 100 degrees) so I decided to fire up the A/C. I started the Onan and it fired up perfect. I started the A/C and noticed it did not get hot. After about a minute or less, the Onan just shut down on me. The engine will crank over, but will not fire up. I checked the fuse on the front of the Onan and the breakers and fuses in the house and they all seemed to be fine. Any idea or help would be great. Thanks!
  • Well, my generator is running again. I was able to determine that it was a fuel problem by spraying a little carb cleaner in the carburetor after taking the air cleaner out, the engine fired up. Traced it back to a loose, leaking fuel line. Fixed the line and the engine is running like a champ again. BTW, the gas in the RV seems to be running just fine. It'll get plenty of fresh gas on my 2000 mile trip to Yellowstone at the end of the month. Thanks for everyones advise.
  • are these things sensitive to old gas like other small engines?

    If so adding 12 gallons fresh to a bunch of old, may just result in diluted old gas......

    I'm just guessing as I don't have one..... just reading with interest as i research to buy. I have a little experience with small engines
  • Yes, I added 12 gallons of fresh gas. Has 3/4 of a tank now and is on level ground

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