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Subject: [Shop-talk] generac generator won't start ???
From: "John Niolon" <jniolon@bham.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:45:34 -0500
I've got a Generac 30kw backup/standby home generator. 6 years old... probably
less than 50 hours actual run time.  Ford v-6 engine... self exercising...auto
cutover... every week it starts itself up and runs a half hour of so to charge
the batteries.. Lately I hadn't remembered hearing it running... I opened the
covers and tried the manual mode...  It's a typical Battery thru solonoid to
starter lug that Ford has run for years...  the solonoid chatters for a few
seconds.... pauses...chatters some more.
no start

the battery is charged 13.6 volts at the starter terminals.. all connections
are tight.  Where to start looking for a problem.?????..

 it feels like the Bendix on the starter is clicking.. but can't tell if it's
engaging...  should I pull the starter/bendix and see what's going on there.
I would think with ample voltage the solonoid should just lock in and hold
till the starter engages, right ???    Weak solonoid spring ???

any suggestions or troubleshooting ideas ???

anybody wanna come over in 97 degrees and play with it ???

thanks
John






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