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10-29-2020, 04:39 PM
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Generator
Generator question,
I am running g my generator until the status indicates float, I noticed that there appears to be black soot (no smoke) on the slab and in the grass.
Any idea on what the issue might be?
Thanks
Suzzanne
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10-29-2020, 04:47 PM
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I would say probably perfectly normal. Especially if there is some moisture on grass. If your generator is not smoking I would think you are fine.
The experts will chime in.
Pat
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10-29-2020, 04:56 PM
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Thanks you.
Suzzanne
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10-29-2020, 04:59 PM
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Can you check to see if when warmed up the choke is opening all the way?
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10-29-2020, 05:10 PM
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How do I do that?
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10-29-2020, 05:13 PM
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This is supposed to be a quiet generator, what dies that mean? I can hear it running
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10-29-2020, 05:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sdesha
This is supposed to be a quiet generator, what dies that mean? I can hear it running
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They are not that quiet and there is no choke on a diesel generator. They will all make a black spot on ground or concrete.
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10-29-2020, 05:31 PM
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I think the quiet refers to the fact that you can set quiet times for starting and stopping on the EC-30 control panel. Only a guess on my part.
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Ray
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10-29-2020, 05:35 PM
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The choke is in the carburetor.....you'd need to remove the air cleaner and then you'll see the choke plate, called a butterfly.....you can move it with your finger whether the genny is running or not....it should close when genny is cold and open when the genny warms up.....doesn't hurt to run it without the air cleaner off....if you're at elevation, then what you're seeing is probably normal....if it's a diesel then forget what I've posted....
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10-29-2020, 05:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
The choke is in the carburetor.....you'd need to remove the air cleaner and then you'll see the choke plate, called a butterfly.....you can move it with your finger whether the genny is running or not....it should close when genny is cold and open when the genny warms up.....doesn't hurt to run it without the air cleaner off....if you're at elevation, then what you're seeing is probably normal....if it's a diesel then forget what I've posted....
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Don’t confuse them it’s a diesel, no choke!
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10-29-2020, 05:53 PM
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No kidding....
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10-29-2020, 05:54 PM
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And I'm suppose to know that....
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10-29-2020, 06:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
And I'm suppose to know that....
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By the fact that you're on the Entegra Coach board, her signature line says she has an Entegra Cornerstone Coach (which is a diesel pusher) and standard equipment for the Cornerstone is a diesel generator?
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10-29-2020, 06:54 PM
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A Onan " Quiet diesel " generator can be heard. All generators make some sound.
It is designed to run at lower RPMs when the load is low and only increase speed, and get louder, when you start to turn on more stuff.
A small amount of soot in the grass is normal.
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