Generator not starting August 25, 2023, 08:57:19 pm Hi All,Doing some research online today as my generator on my 99 RB is not starting, Onan 4000 Genset Emerald plus. This is the first time since owning the LD (bought in Spring 2021) that I have had an issue. I try to start her occasionally and leave her running for a few hours but I can't say I start her as often as I should; she started up just fine in May/June of this year though. Any thoughts from the sounds on the video what the issue may be? Gas is full, and batteries are nice and charged. I've seen a lot of videos where the generator stays running while the button is held down but that doesn't seem to be my issue. The generator usually just cranks but sometimes starts or seems to start for a second or two but then dies even with my finger on the button. Thanks for any help or direction in terms of troubleshooting, generator repair and maintenance is all new to me but I"m excited to learn!JohnBelow is a link to the video:https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/g65xdmblivtuxv8y6zzpq/IMG_1150.MOV?rlkey=7dis0tzbjoxatn77ralitidi0&dl=0
Re: Generator not starting Reply #1 – August 25, 2023, 10:17:27 pm Loosen the fuel line going into the filter and see if you are getting fuel to the carb. Mine was almost the same symptoms and the fuel pump was bad. Just up and quit. Might also be sucking air through a cracked fuel hose at the tank. Jon 2 Likes
Re: Generator not starting Reply #2 – August 25, 2023, 11:54:26 pm Hi John; It sounds to me like the generator is starved for gas. The filter could be plugged, the tank could be below 1/4 tank, the dreaded cracked rubber fuel line. Your rig is about the right age for that. Rodents could have chewed that line also. I would also check that the winter/summer setting for the choke is set to summer. And that the altitude adjustment is set for where you are. What Jon said. RonB
Re: Generator not starting Reply #3 – August 27, 2023, 01:29:08 pm Awesome, thanks guys! I've been hearing similar things in my search for answers on google and youtube but figured having you guys hear the sound the generator is making might make it the best way to really diagnose it properly. I'll check out all of those things you both suggested this week and report back how it goes.As always, thanks a ton!John 1 Likes
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