Crash sensor found

March 21, 2013, 10:20:00 am

Pulled the gas tank on my 93 GV gas to reinstall the fuel pump that was removed because I couldn't get power to it. Found in the Oskosh manual that the crash sensor was located on the right side of the stearing column. Never could find it. Called Foretravel to see if they moved it when they installed the dash. They said it was somewhere around the column. Finally head under the dash and feet over the back of the drivers seat located it hidden inside a bracket on the left side of the column. The writer of the manual must have been standing in front of the chassi when he wrote that. It was totally shot. Spliced the wires together and everything worked fine. While we had the tank out we replaced all the hose to the generator. The generator is hard to start and when it does start it runs fine for 30 seconds and then sputters and shuts down. I though maybe the old hose was sucking air. That didn't fix it. I guess I'll try the fuel pump next. Don't really need it but would like to have it working if I ever decide to sell. Was suppose to get the build number off the data plate, but that didn't work either. Nothing on the plate said build number. Guess I'll just write all the numbers down. Forgot the food in the freezer so have to go back today.

Bill and Doris
93 GV gas
OKC

Re: Crash sensor found

Reply #1 – March 21, 2013, 11:37:43 am

Bill,

Not really familiar with your generator but assuming it is a gas model. If so, the problem may be in the choke if the fuel pump and filter are OK. On my SOB, the choke had a electrical connection that caused the coiled spring to heat and lean out the mixture after a few seconds. It's possible yours is leaning out and that is the reason for the sputtering and dying. When the engine is cold, the top choke butterfly should be closed (butterfly is blocking most of the airflow). When the choke is off, the butterfly should be turned in the direction of the airflow. If your generator has not run for a while, I would suggest going to an auto parts store and getting a can of choke/carb spray and making sure everything is free moving. You could also have deposits in the carb from the long storage.

Pierce

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