Seized up generator crankshaft?
I have had a 3000 watt generator for a while now, and it has at least 3000+ hours on it. Maintenance has been changing the oil out and the other basic stuff, including cleaning the carb. It has wo...
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I did try changing the oil -- the oil was dirty, but no metal shavings in it.
Since it is a Yamaha generator, I'm probably looking at a bigger cost to replace the engine than buying a new one, so unless it is something odd like the pull rope breaking, a fault with the starter, and the low oil mechanism all triggering at once, it may be toast. Worst case, I put it away until I can take it to a service place that might be able to get it going again.
Since it is a Yamaha generator, I'm probably looking at a bigger cost to replace the engine than buying a new one, so unless it is something odd like the pull rope breaking, a fault with the starter, and the low oil mechanism all triggering at once, it may be toast. Worst case, I put it away until I can take it to a service place that might be able to get it going again.
