Recently a Generac 17kw natural gas generator was installed at my house. The weekly exercise cycle works OK. However I noticed a small gas odor coming from the air intake vents. The gas installer has retested all external fittings to the generator and there are no leaks. Any suggestions as to cause

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please send me more info about this generator I need a model number is this a natural gas or propane I have a neighbor that just had one installed I might be able to get some info from him to help you

What does the fuse power?

If it spins and will not engage it needs removing and the bendix gear on the starter is probably worn or damaged

If you are using a Manual transfer switch, then you should manually operate the system. Why don't you use the switch it came with? Why would you use a 200a manual transfer switch on a 17kw generator? The idea is to move your critical circuits into the transfer switch panel. Then it would operate in auto.

Check the spark plugs, ignition coil etc and try to start it manually.

If the generator is out of warranty, you can try spraying a short shot of ether into the intake of the generator as it is running rough. If the engine smoothes out for a few seconds, and returns back to original state, then it is likely running lean. Check the gas regulator (this is LP or natural gas I am assuming since it is standby), the vent may be clogged on the bottom of it.

I have the 18KW model and was told that most alarms relate to a low battery. Make sure the battery charger in the Transfer Switch is properly feeding the battery or hook up a mobil battery charger to the battery and see if the alarm goes away. Good Luck.

I have a generator that did the same thing. It would start and then stop within a few seconds. The more expensive generators have an oil level safety switch to prevent the engine from burning up. There is usually a wire connecting to the switch on the outside of the engine near the oil fill hole. Remove this wire and try to start the generator. If it runs without a problem then it is the switch. You need to remove the switch and take it apart carefully and clean it. There is a small float inside the assembly. When the oil runs low the float allows the switch to short to ground which kills the spark to the spark plug. Hope that helps.

Bob Janelli

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