Had to troubleshoot generator problems for family across country and this video made it very easy. Thank you. I know what it’s like to have an old video on yt and I know how meaningless comments become but genuinely know that this random video you decided to upload helped the lives of at least a few people. That doesn’t count for much in the way of views, but I appreciate it nonetheless.
Thank you so much for sharing this video and sharing this information l became so nervous after leaving the rv park and noticed my microwave, electrical outlets an ac were not working plugging back in the cord to my rv resolved the issue omg🤦🏽♀️.
THIS IS HOW I FIXED MINE, IN THE CASE OF.... "I CAN'T START MY GENERATOR" It's has been two years since last time it was running, so I started by checking oil level full at gen (it won't start if low oil becouse of sensores), gasoline more than 1\4 tank in the RV (also safety censors), sparkplug checked for good spark, check the manual circuit braker ( to be ON) at front motorhome engine compartment for 12v current to the gen to be able to start it, also cleaned the carburetor and even installed new one but same situation, then checked wires and found some has been chewed by rats so I replaced them, by this time it started but stay running only by keep pushing the switch on all the time, so I knew it was electrical problem from the engine itself, so I took the generator out from my RV to work in my garage, ( I did this by myself with some tools and old Mayan tricks ) lol, it's really heavy for one person. I disassemble the unit at my garage and started by removing the cover, then the cooling fan or flywheel unit (it's 2 items in one unit) until finally I was at the gen rotor and brushes assembly area and this is what I found: one more wire chewed by filthy rats plus the stinky rat nest in the middle of the generator motor coil, I fixed the wire and sanded the commutator copper contacts where the brushes are sitting becouse they were real duty with old urine from the rats, and of course I got rid off the stinky nest, lol!!! Then I assembled everything back together and bingo it's runing like a champion. For this project materials involved was about $60.00 including an aftermarket new carburetor and an harmonic balancer/steering wheel puller (available at any auto parts for $25.00) to pull the aluminum fan out and (flywheel). Just picture this: (Any gasoline engine run smooth if gasoline and DC current aren't interrupted) so following this important principle you'll always find the problem to be fixed. Also if you have a onan microlite 4000 like mine, don't run it for more than a minute without the cover becouse you'll cook the engine real fast, also keep the eye on the aluminium fan and your fingers after cranking it in case you missing one or two members...just kidding, lol!!! After testing the gen then put the air cooling assembly back and the rest of components including the cover, now it's ready to be installed at your RV. Once the gen it's installed back at your motorhome or RV start your gen to be tested for electric power but don't forget to flip the electric switch (on) at the gen electric panel (sometimes hiding under or around the electric controls) to transfer power to your RV GFCI main outlet and electric panel as well, if your it's equipped with GFCI reset it and tested for green led light indicating power is ready at you main breakers panel, flip your main switch (on) along the others ones at this moment if you still don't have power then it's a faulty main braker, flipping it many time sometimes make it work again, mine did it, lol!!! If yours didn't buy a new main breaker. If this can help eaven one person save time and $$$ it'll make me more happy, thanks for reading!!!
Best RV Generator short fix video. Plug it in. Like plug in the RV to the generator. I am so new at this lol!!! Thank you!🎉🎉🎉
Had to troubleshoot generator problems for family across country and this video made it very easy. Thank you. I know what it’s like to have an old video on yt and I know how meaningless comments become but genuinely know that this random video you decided to upload helped the lives of at least a few people. That doesn’t count for much in the way of views, but I appreciate it nonetheless.
Thanks for making coffee possible this morning!
Thank you. So many of these videos are full of crap. Your video was succinct, clear and helpful
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! Mystery solved and money saved!
God Bless you for taking the time to share and help others!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much for sharing this video and sharing this information l became so nervous after leaving the rv park and noticed my microwave, electrical outlets an ac were not working plugging back in the cord to my rv resolved the issue omg🤦🏽♀️.
Glad it was helpful!
this video saved my butt! thank you!
Great Video. Fixed my issue. I would have never found that reset switch! They couldn't have hidden it any better than that.
THIS IS HOW I FIXED MINE, IN THE CASE OF....
"I CAN'T START MY GENERATOR"
It's has been two years since last time it was running, so I started by checking oil level full at gen (it won't start if low oil becouse of sensores), gasoline more than 1\4 tank in the RV (also safety censors), sparkplug checked for good spark, check the manual circuit braker ( to be ON) at front motorhome engine compartment for 12v current to the gen to be able to start it, also cleaned the carburetor and even installed new one but same situation, then checked wires and found some has been chewed by rats so I replaced them, by this time it started but stay running only by keep pushing the switch on all the time, so I knew it was electrical problem from the engine itself, so I took the generator out from my RV to work in my garage, ( I did this by myself with some tools and old Mayan tricks ) lol, it's really heavy for one person.
I disassemble the unit at my garage and started by removing the cover, then the cooling fan or flywheel unit (it's 2 items in one unit) until finally I was at the gen rotor and brushes assembly area and this is what I found: one more wire chewed by filthy rats plus the stinky rat nest in the middle of the generator motor coil, I fixed the wire and sanded the commutator copper contacts where the brushes are sitting becouse they were real duty with old urine from the rats, and of course I got rid off the stinky nest, lol!!!
Then I assembled everything back together and bingo it's runing like a champion.
For this project materials involved was about $60.00 including an aftermarket new carburetor and an harmonic balancer/steering wheel puller (available at any auto parts for $25.00) to pull the aluminum fan out and (flywheel).
Just picture this: (Any gasoline engine run smooth if gasoline and DC current aren't interrupted) so following this important principle you'll always find the problem to be fixed.
Also if you have a onan microlite 4000 like mine, don't run it for more than a minute without the cover becouse you'll cook the engine real fast, also keep the eye on the aluminium fan and your fingers after cranking it in case you missing one or two members...just kidding, lol!!!
After testing the gen then put the air cooling assembly back and the rest of components including the cover, now it's ready to be installed at your RV.
Once the gen it's installed back at your motorhome or RV start your gen to be tested for electric power but don't forget to flip the electric switch (on) at the gen electric panel (sometimes hiding under or around the electric controls) to transfer power to your RV GFCI main outlet and electric panel as well, if your it's equipped with GFCI reset it and tested for green led light indicating power is ready at you main breakers panel, flip your main switch (on) along the others ones at this moment if you still don't have power then it's a faulty main braker, flipping it many time sometimes make it work again, mine did it, lol!!! If yours didn't buy a new main breaker.
If this can help eaven one person save time and $$$ it'll make me more happy, thanks for reading!!!
My gen was overloaded I thought it got damaged until I saw your video. You made my day. Thanks a million
Very helpful for a newbie..this just happened to me...going to go reset now!
Thank you! Very helpful!
Thank you
Glad we could help!
What if there is no resistance on that 30 amp switch?
Thanks for making coffee possible this morning!