Thread starter mt.stalker; Start date Jun 3, 2010; mt.stalker . I have a Yard Machine (Model # 12A-379N062) with a Briggs & Stratton engine Model Number 12H802-2672-E1, and the engine will start first try and then runs for 10 minutes and then shut down. 2. ONe question. Thanks for the tip. 3,955 satisfied customers. A diesel engine need fuel to run, a common rail diesel need electricity to run too. Generator runs for 20 minutes and then shuts off. As I recall, a few things happen around that time. When it first started doing it, I was able to close the choke lever just one notch from wide open and it fixed the problem. In modern vehicles, there are a lot of different sensors and functions to make your car run correctly. The low oil sensor can also be the culprit. I change the plug like you said and it runs like a charm. … Jun 3, 2010. mt.stalker ArboristSite Guru. I recently acquired a Generac Gp15000e model 0057341. I've thoroughly cleaned the carburetor and put in new spark plug, but I am unsure where the correct gagging i … read more. 2. I have read this could be anything from fuel filter/pump to the coil. I also boondock and use it. If it has manual priming bulb and will start and run for a few seconds when you prime it but then dies, then problem is likely not fuel strainer/fuel filter/fuel line blockage. If that winding or associated circuit is bad, it loses ignition. First suspect is the ON GENERATOR breakers. Always put stable in & always start couple times a year. Share this conversation. With generator off, turn both OFF and then back ON. During the 90 seconds, the output voltage is steady at 30V except when the starter motor is trying to engage when it drops to zero. (non-loaded or under full load ) Non-Issues 1. Research on web almost always blames the carb.. Honda generator starts but shuts down immediately. 1,541 satisfied customers. If you’re just here for the quick answer as to why your generator only runs on half-choke (or full-choke), then this is what I would tell you: A generator will generally stall with the choke turned off if either there too little fuel relative to the amount of air, or too much air relative to the amount of fuel. SHOP PARTS. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. I was on line with small engine repair tech J.R. ... my generator runs for 30-40sec. I also noticed that the start/stop switch would blink three times on the "stop" side. If the generator runs like normal, then you need to replace your fuel cap. Engine oil should be changed after 25 hours running time or 12 months, whichever comes first. Honda generator runs for a few minutes then stops. Honda generator sputtering and then stalls. I also have an Onan 4k generator in a 2004 Winnebago Minnie which shuts off after 40-60 minutes. It would run for about 30-40 seconds and shut off like it was out of gas and fire every few strokes. It will run for 8 to 15 minutes then shut off. I had an emergency new spare carb on the shelf just for this generator. Retired service manager. If the generator runs then shuts off it may be a temperature issue. It has been running fine until now. If the generator runs smoothly, then you know you need to clean the fuel cap or just replace it. Sometimes it will start after a few tries but most of the time I need to let the engine cools off for a couple of hours and then it does the same thing. John Hello i have a Champion Gen #42451. When I start it, the engine will run for 90 seconds and then shut down. 1-800-269-2609 24/7. … read more. Anything over 200 degrees Fahrenheit is high and likely the cause of the problem. Generator starts and runs at high idle then stops. on the fuel saver setting, it does not. gen set also can have protection from over heat, and low oil pressure, if it over heat it will shut off, or … When the generator is dying, it starts but won’t continue running. Honda generator doesn't stay running. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. has done this about 4 times, then when I start up it will be ok. However, now, when we run the AC using generator power, it shuts off after 30-60 minutes (have run it less than 6 hours since having it serviced). Without getting into another story, I use my generator to run my a/c's while driving down the road. Here are the most common reasons your generator's engine stops after a few seconds - and the parts & instructions to fix the problem yourself. It already had new spark plug, cleaned air filter and an oil refill. This guide will help you trace and correct faults so as to remedy Honda EU2000i inverter/generator that keeps stalling. if it is more or less always 2 hours, it sounds like a timer that shut it off. EF2400iS starts then dies immediately. Engine Starts but Then Stalls. Ask Your Own Small Engine Question. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. When I took off the generator cover there was some foam insulation pieces in front of the fan. after 5 - 10 mins on the full power setting , it shuts off. History- I have had trouble with the Low Oil Pressure Sensor, the High Temperature Sensor and the main Regulator from the propane tank. Second, you can also take the fuel line off the fuel pump and see if enough fuel is getting through to the engine. EF2400iS keeps shutting off. It was in non running … Here's the prob. Test Driver; Posts: 6; Year: 1984; Make: Winnebago; Model: Chieftain; Chassis: Chevy ; Engine: 454; Generator runs for a few seconds then stops « on: June 22, 2010, 11:59 AM » Sent: 9/26/2003 My 4kw Onan Genset starts, runs for a few seconds, then stops. Show More. On an off chance the carburetor isn't the issue, try a new spark plug. Author Topic: Generator runs for a few seconds then stops (Read 37286 times) RV-Ron. Fuel tank is full. I am new to the RV world, how do I go about troubleshooting this problem? Post Mon Dec 09, 2019 2:28 am. NO power quality issues at all, runs perfect then dies as stated above. The red "fault light" comes on as well after the 90 seconds. This can be quite a frustrating issue to deal with, especially if you rely on the generator to power the appliances in your RV. Bought new 3 years ago never used for any amount of time. I have a Honda generator Model EB-3800X. It would run for a few seconds or a few minutes and then shut off. Anybody have any tips on how to correct this? No change.. generator still pulsing. Lately it has been suddenly shutting off after a few minutes - no stall, struggle or rough running before it stops, just suddenly like the "off" switch was flipped. Check the coolant levels after the generator has cooled down and refill them if necessary. Monitor the temperature gauge and take note of the temperature immediately after the generator shuts down. Then the problem slowly returned. Generac, Guardian, Honeywell, Siemens, Centurion, Watchdog, Bryant, & Carrier Air Cooled Home Standby generator troubleshooting and repair questions . 4 Posts . Show Less . Still runs and dies. It will start right up and then shut off. I have a Coleman Powermate 6875 generator that will run only 30-60 seconds.I replaced the air cleaner,gas filter and spark plug. Frocky New Member Posts: 2 Joined: Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:07 pm. At least you can run the generator without the fuel cap on, assuming water won’t get inside of it. There will be two of them. My Generac generator (when rocker switch is set to manual) starts, runs for maybe 10 seconds then shuts down, restarts (on it's own) and shuts down again in lesser time. My model 4390 Generac is showing a flashing … It simply does not stay running. EF2400iS surges and then stalls. Issue D. Generator won’t start. The generator in my RV shuts off after running for approximately 25 mins, with or without a load. Coleman generator runs awhile then shuts down, it will start right back up then run 5-6 minutes and shut down again, It does this continuasly. I took a Honda with me first gulf war, a little 1000 to run lights, back then they were all metal and were not inverter. Honda 5000, yes, oil - Answered by a verified Technician . EF2400iS runs for a few minutes then stops. 9 posts • Page 1 of 1. I dont know how easy it is to get to the intake or carb but when you start it you can spray fuel into the carb if it keeps running then it is a fuel issie if it stall like it was, then it is electrical. 2.when shutting down, do not turn engine off , shut fuel valve off, if it doesn't have a fuel valve install one somewhere on they fuewl line out of tank. Thanks again. Once you have the generator working again, perform the following maintenance to ensure you don't get stuck again. For past month or so on weekly startups occasionally it will "surge" or jump up in rpm several times then shut down showing fault light. When a generator surges, it may run high and then low. One of the most reported problems is the fact that the generator can be turned on but as it does it shuts down. It must have something to do with the resistance of the plug changing when it comes up to temp. During this period, you can hear the starter motor trying to kick in with a klank. These are the same symptoms as if the High Temperature Sensor would be faulty. I bought it off him for $75.00 I went to NAPA bought a new Faccett fuel pump $19.95 and presto. Your Account. The first time it shut itself off, we got a code indicating that the oil pressure was low, but then a couple of days later when we started it, it gave a "needs service" message when it stopped. Joined Mar 4, 2007 Messages 931 Location upstate, n.y. Jun 3, 2010 #1 Looking for help with Honda eu1000 suitcase generator. 4 posts • Page 1 of 1. I have a Predator 4000 generator from Harbor Freight. Any ideas about what could be causing the problem? JimS New Member Posts: 5 Joined: Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:10 pm. En español Live Chat online. EF2400iS cuts off after running a while. It is pulsing.. Submitted: 10 years ago. It restarts right away but repeats this again. EF2400iS stalls under load. Technician: J.R., Small Engine Technician replied 10 years ago. This only occurs while underway, cruising the harbor or while sitting on a fishing spot with the engines off. Generac, Guardian, Honeywell, Siemens, Centurion, Watchdog, Bryant, & Carrier Air Cooled Home Standby generator troubleshooting and repair questions . Category: Small Engine. after 10-15 min. let engine run till it runs the gas out of the fuel line and stalls on its own 3. open drain at bottom of float bowl if it has one 3. The generator ran fine for a while, then started acting up. THe unit has 255 hours on it. Hank F. Service Technician. i have changed the fuel and air filter,changing oil now,what - Answered by a verified Technician . Associate Degree. Post Mon Nov 19, 2018 10:36 pm. Answered in 1 minute by: 4/3/2010. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. or so, then shut off. A third issue may be the armature coil. With the engine running, the alternator is providing the amps to start the generator. One is that upon starting, the ignition voltage is supplied by the battery, but then after starting, it switches to being supplied by one generator winding that serves that purpose. There was plenty fuel in there so I thought I should change the oil and clean the foam air filter but … After looking at some Youtube videos, I think this was a solid piece between the compartment wall and the fan with about 3-6 inches of air space in between - maybe for sound … My generator will only run about five minutes then it dies. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jan 24, 2017. Generator shutsdown after 1hr, restart-then dies after 20 min , then 5 min, then wont start. High School or GED. Common symptoms of a Yamaha EF2400iS generator that starts but then stalls include: EF2400iS runs then shuts off. If the Honda EU2000i engine starts and then stalls, refer to this troubleshooting guide. 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