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05-29-2012, 01:05 PM
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Generater shuts off when engine is running
My generater runs fine when the engine is not running, but will only run for about 10 min if I start the engine. Where do I start in trying to solve this problem. This is on a National coach, but put in general section to get more coverage, but may be a National problem.
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05-29-2012, 02:03 PM
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Just a guess but my though is that when your main engine is running the generator engine is starving for fuel. You might try replacing the fuel filter.
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05-29-2012, 02:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wagon217
Just a guess but my though is that when your main engine is running the generator engine is starving for fuel. You might try replacing the fuel filter.
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That was my first thought too... at least make sure you have >1/2 tank of fuel since gennys often shut down when fuel levels get below a certain point.
Rick
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05-29-2012, 02:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wagon217
Just a guess but my though is that when your main engine is running the generator engine is starving for fuel. You might try replacing the fuel filter.
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Our gen set feeds from a separate intake in the fuel tank and also has a separate fuel filter than the main engine.
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05-29-2012, 03:00 PM
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What year National, model, gas or diesel, chassis mfg, onan or generac?
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05-29-2012, 03:24 PM
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Glenn-
I recently changed TWO fuel filters on my Onan generator. Here is the thread on that project. The second filter was eliminated.
Hope it helps you- It was not a big deal.
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05-29-2012, 04:49 PM
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Might be a restricion in the vent line, try removing the fuel cap. If that helps you will know where to look.
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05-31-2012, 11:11 AM
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Onan Genny was serviced and filters and plugs replaced. That was after I noticed it shutting down, but before I realised it happened only with the engine running. I was wondering about the 8.1 pulling a vacume on the tank that the genny fuel pump couldn't overcome. Will have to try running with the gas cap off. May be awhile before I get arounf to that. Thanks for the replys.
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06-09-2012, 09:35 PM
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I also discovered a similar problem with my 2002 Monaco Windsor which has a 7.5KW Onan.
I found that if I have the Cummins engine running and started the generator with any of the rocker manual switches the genny would only run for a few minutes and then automatically turn off. However, if I start the generator with the manual start button on the Trace RC7-GS panel, it would run forever until I shut it down using any of the switches available.
The only explanation I could come up with was that since I have the Trace RC7-GS programmed to turn the generator off when the batteries obtain Float Charge Status, I think the RC7-GS was turning my generator off automatically except for when I started the generator with the RC7-GS panel switch.
Photo of RC7-GS panel attached.
Dr4Film ----- Richard
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