[Shop-talk] Need Generator Help

[Ben Zwissler]

Did you check the oil level?  Many generators have a low oil shutoff to
protect the engine from damage.

Ben.....
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net 
> [mailto:shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Shannah Miller
> Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 2:13 AM
> To: shop-talk at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Shop-talk] Need Generator Help
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have an LP gas generator that is having some problems.
> 
> I was running it, and it was running just fine, no funny 
> noises, nothing.  Then, it just stopped.  It sounded like I 
> had just shut it off.
> 
> I checked the propane, and it had well over half a tank, 
> according to the guage.  Still, it wouldn't start.
> 
> So, I filled the tank completely, and it still doesn't start.
> 
> It's an Onan (3600 I believe), if that helps.
> 
> Does anyone have any idea what might be
> wrong with it?  I realize I'll probably
> have to take it to the shop, but would
> like to have some clue what to expect.
> If you can coach me through fixing it
> myself, that would be heavenly.