Generator doesn't want to start, need ideas

[jdwky]

Originally Posted by dave&ginny

Did you ever find the problem with your generator. Mine is doing the same thing right now.

No, but I strongly suspect starting relay. Mine still works intermittently and haven't had time to replace relay. It seems like its a very difficult area to get to. If anybody else does it, or has done it, please post some picture tips! thanks!

[96 Wideglide]

Just read a thread on replacing one of these relays, today ( cant remember which thread).
The top cover has to come off gen to access them.

[jdwky]

Originally Posted by 96 Wideglide

Just read a thread on replacing one of these relays, today ( cant remember which thread).
The top cover has to come off gen to access them.

If you think of it, please post a link here. Thanks.

[jfb318]

You might want to try giving the starter motor a love tap with a hammer. After changing the relay with no improvement in starting, I gave the starter a whack and it took off. Changing the starter is a fairly easy job, but it's hard on the wallet, about $400.

[dave&ginny]

Originally Posted by jfb318

You might want to try giving the starter motor a love tap with a hammer. After changing the relay with no improvement in starting, I gave the starter a whack and it took off. Changing the starter is a fairly easy job, but it's hard on the wallet, about $400.

I'll try that

I called the Cummins factory service center and they suggested that I crawl under the unit and make sure that the positive side is getting at least 12 volt and that the ground is good as well. They said that they see a lot of these come in with bad connections and bad connections aren't covered under warranty. This week end I'll have time to play mechanic with my trusty tester.

[brobox]

Originally Posted by jfb318

You might want to try giving the starter motor a love tap with a hammer. After changing the relay with no improvement in starting, I gave the starter a whack and it took off. Changing the starter is a fairly easy job, but it's hard on the wallet, about $400.

Ouch! That must be a Cummins price. I found the Kubota starters for $160. Our generator engines are Kubota D1503 New Starter S114 833A T1060 16804 L2600DT L3000F D1403AE D1503ELA Kubota 18288 | eBay

[loisjop]

Originally Posted by dave&ginny

I'll try that

I called the Cummins factory service center and they suggested that I crawl under the unit and make sure that the positive side is getting at least 12 volt and that the ground is good as well. They said that they see a lot of these come in with bad connections and bad connections aren't covered under warranty. This week end I'll have time to play mechanic with my trusty tester.

I would suggest you take a jumper cable and use it for a temporary ground. You can show a good ground with a meter even if there's only one strand of cable remaining or the ground is corroded. Noel

[powderman]

If it comes down to needing a starter, a rewind shop is a much better and cheaper way to go. The same holds true for slide motors as they are pricey also.