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jeff pupill Posted on Oct 25, 2017

Generac guardian rv generator starts and runs but after a couple minutes the power stops.....generator still runs??

This is a 3600watt RV generator with less than 100 hours on it. It was working fine yesterday but since it got cold its doing this. Could it be a overspeed issue? Governor?

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Usually the generator will shut down if the ac is not present coming out of the generator. You stated that it still runs but no power on the output. Check your breakers first to make sure they are working properly. Depending on what board you have you can check to see if ac is present getting back to the board as well. If your board does not have this then they are using the frequency as a safety disconnect feature. That would lead you back to the regulator or loose connection or..dirty slip rings if this unit has brushes.

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  • Posted on Dec 02, 2008

SOURCE: Generac Guardian 17.5KW Generator dies

If this is one of the big "taco cart" portables you need to check that the vent on the gas cap is open when you're running the engine. In the center of the gage on the gas cap is a little knurled knob, turn it counter clockwise (lefty loosey), about a half turn or so and run the generator.
If that doesn't solve your problem add to it here, otherwise please give me a rating I'm trying to build a little credibility here and could use the help.
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  • Posted on Jan 26, 2009

SOURCE: Generac Guardian 15kW Generator

That sounds just about right, if the relay contacts get welded together it sometimes takes out the driver on the printed circuit board. As you found out, 12vdc from 23 to 194 makes the transfer switch move to the Generator position, relay not energized makes the ATS move to the Normal position.

You can make a nice test function by installing a 10 amp contact switch in series with either the N1 or N2 terminals. When the switch is open the generator thinks the Normal power has failed.

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  • Posted on Jan 03, 2010

SOURCE: my generac guardian RV ran for a few hours then

Check for low oil or over temp.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 07, 2010

SOURCE: Generac Guardian 15 kw overspeed fault

Did you remember to set the overspeed shutdown threshold on the control board?

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  • Posted on Sep 30, 2010

SOURCE: My generac 40g rv generator will start fine but no

It may be demagnetised. If you turn off the generator before unplugging the load this may happened. Try to put a strong magnet (like those from loudspeakers) in contact with the body of alternator. I do this in the past and it work.If you do not know how to do this ask an electrician, he can help you .

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