Generator

[zipp]

I was running both Air conditioners when I turned the Generator off, now the Generator runs but it sounds different, plus it don't have enough juice to run the fan only on the ac unit, what did I do? The 30 and 20 amp breakers don't seem to make a difference how the Generator sounds it kind of sounds like I have one cyl. running?

[mel s]

Originally Posted by zipp

I was running both Air conditioners when I turned the Generator off, now the Generator runs but it sounds different, plus it don't have enough juice to run the fan only on the ac unit, what did I do? The 30 and 20 amp breakers don't seem to make a difference how the Generator sounds it kind of sounds like I have one cyl. running?

zipp
I don't know about the rough run/noise, but on my generator there are 2 120V circuit breakers on the generator itself.... (in addition to the circuit breakers breakers in the 120V electrical panel).
Mel
'96 Safari, (6.3kw Onan)

[zipp]

Yes on mine it's a 20 amp and 30 amp I tried flipping and the Generator still runs almost like the plugs went bad I think it only has 2. Best way I can describe it is it sounds like it lost all of it's umph!

[Vaflatlander]

Gas or propane.? Onan or generac? Engine performance would obviously affect e output.poor fuel or a shorted armature will cause problems like you describe. Check votage at the transfer switch all fuses off no load. Shutting down with AC 's running shold not cause a situation like you describe, additional info will help. Good luck. Ed

[zipp]

It's a Prim 55 G Generac 50 amp. Gas 2002 Dolphin. Thanks

[twinboat]

I would follow your first suspision and check the plugs.

Pull each of the 2 wires, one at a time, and try to start it.

If it runs the same with one off or doesn't start you found your problem.

You will want to check the fuel filter. Take it off and try to blow thru it.

[zipp]

Is there a danger removing the fuel filter? I have read that it's under high pressure. Thanks

[twinboat]

No pressure, if it is before the fuel pump like mine.

Does it have a rubber hose clamped on one end ?

Even after the fuel pump, the pressure is 4 or 5 psi. Just put some paper towels under it.

The fuel injected engine that runs the MH will have high pressure. The generator is carburated.

[zipp]

Yes rubber hose. Thanks

[zipp]

Stuck Choke! Thanks everyone for the tips!!!