Honda motor runs with a small load.when i hook up a compressor of about 1600 watts the motor will not keep up ,runs rough and finally quits what should i check for joe
Connect the air compressor to house plug and check amp draw with tester. More than likely you will find that the initial start amp load is too great for the generator. Do not rely on the information stated on the compressor. Generators and air compressors do not get along. At our repair shop, we find that most contractor /construction type generators that were used for running air compressors had failed or leaking capacitors and were not producing correct amount of power. You could have gen set with weakened capacity and air compressor that is drawing more than stated on plate. Good luck
SOURCE: yamaha 6500 watt diesel runs but usually shuts
First thing to monitor is the fuel solenoid power. See if it is the thing that goess away to cause shutdown.
Tracing this back there is only a few things that control this: The battery, the low oil shutdown switch, and the run switch, and associated wiring.
If I were to ventture a guess, I would put money on the low oil shutdown switch.
SOURCE: onan generator 2005 model hgjab-1038c rv generator
Go to the auto parts store and buy a "Battery Tender" solar powered, or get an electric trickle charger. Or install a battery disconnect for the period the unit is not in use; you can disconnect the battery.
HTH,
Mike...
SOURCE: 3000 watt yamaha generator is really hard to start
sounds like the carberator needs cleaning and the linkage that makes it open up under load. it works off the flywheel. a lot of generator problems are gas related. water, trash and varnish build up in the carb.
SOURCE: generator trouble starting and running rough
ok simple things first, new spark plug, fresh gas, a decent dose of fuel cleaner a bottle doses 12 gallons so say if 3 gallons gas use 1/4 bottle (yes double dose wont hurt) , air filter, try running this first and see if it picks up over time, the methanol gas really crude's up small engines and the cleaner will hopefully clear it up, use fuel stabilizer with ethanol protection and dont let tank sit empty always full to keep moisture to lowest level. if this doesnt work then likely carb is fouled and needs rebuild
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