![]() ![]() It makes typically a loud “whining’ type of noise. When a fuel pump goes bad, you will be able to recognize it by the sound. The part numbers for the filters specific to your generator should be identified in your owner’s manual. If you aren’t sure the age of your filter it’s best to replace them anyway. But it may be time to purchase new replacements, which are typically affordable and easy to order. You may be able to simply clean, and air dry your filters. Your manual should specify how often you should clean or replace your generator’s filters. Refer to your generator manual to properly locate the air, fuel, and oil filters. Changing your generator oil is recommended every 50-200 hours of use. If you believe it could be too full, you can siphon out a small amount until it is below the maximum line, and try starting it up.īelieve it or not, this is a very common cause of generators shutting off. Double checking that your oil level is not too high will assure you aren’t causing the generator to shut off from overflow of oil. If not, your generator will immediately shut off. When the generator is in use, this valve should be open. Locate and inspect the condition of your generator’s fuel shut off petcock valve. Over filling the generator will also cause it to run poorly. So, make sure it’s filled at least halfway. You may be saying to yourself, of course, I checked the fuel! Some generators are designed to automatically shut off when the fuel level drops to ¼ tank, to ensure that it doesn’t run out. Check the breaker box & circuit breakers on the side of your generator, they will often trip if put under a heavy load. You can press and hold the stop button, till you see the light come on, then press start to reset the system. Some generator control boards are equipped with a reset feature. In doing so, you can rule out the possibility of your generator shutting off due to an easy, quick fix like tightening a wire connection or screw. ![]() ![]() You’ll be checking for good connections, no loose screws and bent pins. Through every step of this process, check every pin, screw, wire, and connection in the generator compartment that you come across. Let’s gear up – we’ve got work to do! General Another bonus is you have the opportunity to give the entire generator compartment a thorough once over so that you can get ahead of any future issues. Thankfully, most of these troubleshooting steps to check your generator issue can be taken by even the most novice of us RV DIYers. ![]()
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