[Shop-talk] generac generator won't start ???

[Eric J Russell]

Although the battery cable -> starter cables may look OK and feel tight it 
is a Good Idea to remove, clean & secure each one. The starter is a big 
current draw. One iffy connection (or a few slightly iffy connections) can 
prevent enough electrons from being able to flow to operate the starter. 
Even if it still proves to be a bad battery or another component 
cleaning/securing all connections is not time wasted (and no money is wasted 
either!).

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell

----- Original Message ----- 

> hooked the battery charger to the battery and put it in start mode 
> 120amp... and I still get the 5 or 6 clicks from the relay but have 
> confirmed that each click does actuate the bendix but the bendix will not 
> stay engaged...

>>> the battery is charged 13.6 volts at the starter terminals.. all 
>>> connections are tight.