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Originally Posted by Twpinaz
I too ran into the same issues described, but was able to fix them by overhauling it. When we first purchased our class a new had several warranty issues. So the rv spent about three months at the dealership. That is where I started running into the gen issues. Basically the carb was gummed up from sitting so long (took some time to diagnose) and wasn’t covered under warranty. I needed a low cost solution that I could do myself vs spending $1000 at a onan service center. So I did the following:
1. Replace spark plug.
2. Change the oil and fuel filter and change the oil.
3. Took a 1 gal gas can and Added sea foam to it and then bought a long rubber gas line and ran that pickup tube to the gen. to try and clean the carb. Was successful in starting once or twice but was still sticking. Just like described in a previous post. I also added sea foam to my gas tank as per directions.
4. Removed the carb and took it apart. Cleaned with sea foam and toothbrush. The carb bowl and solenoid had a sticky glaze. Cleaned it out. That was the solution.
Two years later no problem and runs like a champ. To avoid ever having to take carb apart I always run the generator once a month under load for 20-30 minutes. I also add gas additive when I store it. You want to prevent the gummy/glaze that happens.
An added benefit of adding the sea foam to the gas tank my engine runs better than it did previously. Must have had similar gumming on my engine.
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THATS IT!!!
I have yet to hear or read of any post where someone was saying I exercise my Onan genset regularly (hour or two a month); but I have trouble with it starting or the carburetor running cleanly.
It does not matter what type of generator you buy, if you don't exercise it or properly service and maintain the carburetor you will have issues. If any doubt go to a local Honda dealer and ask about what they see with some very new Honda gensets that folks had the money to buy, but not the time to take care of or use. They don't complain in public because they know Honda is synonymous with a quality generator.
I have 10 year old Sinemate
https://www.ramsond.com/sin3500/ that has NEVER been in any kind of dealer service. I as a DIY replace the pull rope that broke (it was actually a Honda part
) , change oil and spark plug every year regardless of hours, clean washable filter and replace it, and of course my #1 thing you must absolutely do twice a year is run it with Seafoam before winter and then again 6 month later.
As you can see my Sinemate was half the cost of the Honda but double the capacity. With all of that my portable is not going on any trips with me in my RV
FWIW, I have a 30 AMP 10 Circuit transfer switch in our house. This generator ran 4 days straight during the hard freeze in Dallas. While we had no power from ERCOT we had both furnaces fully functioning and most all other energy items we need from a mere 3500kw. Both Fridges included. What we did not have was washer / dryer or power to the pool equipment. We were even able to run the portable microwave, NOT the one connected to stove / oven.
I had to add 1.8 gallons of gas ever 6 1/2 hours.
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