zuterbru wrote:
Why do you have to start your big AC unit in Econ mode? Econ mode is not there for that, it is for when you are running a small load so the engine does not run at high RPM unnecessarily. Saving fuel and being much quieter.
FYI, I found out the Spark Arrester needs to be cleaned quite frequently. You can get the manual online and it tells you how to do that. I used Carb Cleaner to clean it out, don't forget to clean the end cap. If you start seeing black smoke, clean the arrester.
Steve...
I know that the manual states to not use econo mode when running larger loads. There really is no solid definition as to what is a heavy load outside of common sense. I use mine in econo mode all of the time with a pancake aircompressor and an electric power washer. I've had these generators for about 5 years. After replacing the modules on an unrelated incident early on, I've had no issues.
I did post, also, about cleaning the screen. I ran into a repair shop who had one that was about 4 years old on a lunch cart. That screen was nearly blocked 100%.
Yes, frequent cleaning helps.
