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Foretravel Motorhome Forums => Foretravel Tech Talk => Topic started by: Subsilked on July 25, 2022, 08:52:06 pm

Title: 86 GV Onan ( gas) Genset….
Post by: Subsilked on July 25, 2022, 08:52:06 pm
Our original Onan Generator tries to start.. sounds like dead battery.  Which battery is this starting from ?  House or Chassis..

All systems good with fuel, oil but slow cranking a couple of revolutions and stops...

Title: Re: 86 GV Onan ( gas) Genset….
Post by: red tractor on July 25, 2022, 08:57:01 pm
It came from the factory wired to the house batteries. Someone could have changed it.
Title: Re: 86 GV Onan ( gas) Genset….
Post by: red tractor on July 25, 2022, 08:58:31 pm
Check the voltage at the solenoid at the generator. It very possible that the starter is bad and
Title: Re: 86 GV Onan ( gas) Genset….
Post by: Subsilked on July 25, 2022, 09:06:57 pm
Check the voltage at the solenoid at the generator. It very possible that the starter is bad and

Check voltage when the start button is activated ? 
Title: Re: 86 GV Onan ( gas) Genset….
Post by: red tractor on July 25, 2022, 09:11:17 pm
Check before trying to start and also while the start switch is activated. That should give you the answer that you need.