Problem finding capacitator for Generac G1000 Generator

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Likely an extremely low or dead battery.

copy and paste Yellow light on generac generator

took about 5 seconds to find answers. Find manual that came with unit, if it is not there go to generac and download manual.


What Does the Yellow Light on My Generator Mean

Disconnect wires and use a Fluke meter 16, typically used by HVAC techs. (It has a capacitor charge function) You cannot use a multimeter accurately. An old analog meter on ohms, will show a reading then decay, all that tells you is it isn't open, it does not tell you if it is holding correct mfd capacitance

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Usually generators that have stood for a very long time loose the magnetism in the ignitor coil magnet. With care, if you can find the low voltage wire into the generator 'motor' you can apply a 9v battery briefly to it and spark it into life. Use the generator if you get it generating, for a good period and don't leave it unused for a long while.
*IF YOU DONT KNOW AND UNDERSTAND ELECTRICITY DO NOT TRY THIS. GENERATORS CAN KILL*

Yes. He is not a qualified generac technician or dealer. Sound like you need a control board. I recommend you find a generac authorized dealer to get a Tech out to fix it. I do it everyday at this electrical company.

plain 30 wt is fine.

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Your Genset is made by GENERAC same as my personal 5500W home unit is. Great service and great Genset!!

I never had any problems with mine other then the Poly gas tank valve stem gasket leaked from day 1, and they replaced it no bones 100% FREE upon request. I also requested both a Service manual and an Operators Manual and they sent me both FREE of charge as well. (I had no manuals with mine either, as I bought my Genset brand new at a garage sale for $300 - great deal)

Just make sure when you call them (as with anyone seeking operator/setup manuals - that you tell them they got LOST in a recent move!) It helps - otherwise they (any company) might ask for a charge for them. Getting pretty bad out there everywhere thanks to you know who!

Call the GENERAC toll free # below anyway - regardless what it says below about the GUARDIAN brand and where to get service. You want the Install / Service manuals only.


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Hwy. 59 & Hillside Road
P.O. Box 8
Waukesha, WI 53187

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Generac® Inquiries / Customer Support
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Phone: 1-888-GENERAC > 888-436-3722
Fax: 1-262-968-3791

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Best regards,

Frank