Onan 8000 Generator won't start..

[Dixieray53]

Ran great all the way to Branson . When we got ready to leave today...The generatore would turn over but not start Now just cranks...Flashing 3 times means other service needed ..but I don't get why it would just quit...Is there something a mech. challenged person like me could check. Fluids etc are fine manual said check glow plug fuse. Looked under panel where I thought they meant for me to look no fuses . It does have 700 hours on it. Thanks in advance...D

[Clifftall]

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Originally Posted by Dixieray53 Ran great all the way to Branson . When we got ready to leave today...The generatore would turn over but not start Now just clicks...Flashing 3 times means service unit soon ..but I don't get why it would just quit...Is there something a mech. challenged person like me could check. Fluids etc are fine. It does have 700 hours on it. Thanks in advance...D

What level is your fuel tank? The gen. won't pick up fuel if the tank is below 1/4 or 1/3.

[Nuge]

Basically, troubleshooting engines comes down to checking two things, fuel and spark. Lack of fuel due to a clogged fuel filter can stop it from running while clogged air filters will usually cause running issues without actually stopping the engine except in extreme circumstances. Spark plugs can tell all if you know how to read the colors and/or residues on them and can be a good place to start troubleshooting. Dry plugs may mean no fuel, wet plugs could mean no spark. While removed, you can put the wire back on the plug, ensure it's against the frame or clamp it down and actually see the spark while cranking. My last generator issue had to do with a loose and maladjusted choke. Hope this helps!!! These are what I know about gas generators and some of these things should be similar in a diesel engine...

[ga traveler]

Three flashes means it was a unauthorized shut down. (which only means you didn't use the stop button. It shut itself down) Try to start again and when you get the three flashes, hold the stop down for three seconds then release. count the flashes and call onan and they will tell you what is wrong,

[Dixieray53]

Thanks fior the help..I called an Onan dealer...in Memphis...They don't answer the phone. I will call Onan Corp... Thanks again...D