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No Start On Generator - James Harvie - 10-15-2007 15:30 My Kolher Generator, on my 82FC, wouldn't start. I found a 3 pole micro switch, mounted under the fuel solonoid,(only 2 poles are used), It has a metal tab connected to it, which strikes the linkage on the solonoid. I moved it by hand, and the solonoid slowly engaged. Then it locked engaged, and I was able to start the Gen. I checked the ground, and the voltage going to it, is fine, so I tried to order one, from kohler, and they had no clue what I was talking about. I checked my Gen manual, and found a switch marked "Limiting Switch", in the fuel group. It's the only switch I saw listed. Is that the right switch?, and if so, is it only available, through BlueBird? My next question is, with the Gen running, I have power to the plug that powers the Batt chargers, don't charge. Is there a diode or something in the line, that could kep the chargers from charging, or are they burned out? Ok one more question, then I'll give it a rest. My Gen is drawing 9 amps (not running, with the Pos. cable disconnected, and a volt meter attatched in series) I also disconnected the volt meter, and attatched a test light, in it's place. the light is very dim, and when I reconnect the cable there isn't a very big spark, so it's a slow draw. Any thoughts on where to start trobleshooting this? Thank you Jimmy Harvie 82FC SB Boston Ma. --------------------------------- Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] No Start On Generator - propellerjockey1 - 12-26-2007 07:39 The 12.5 Kohler generator won't start on my 1982FC There's no current at either the starting switch, or the pre heat switch. I'm getting current through the 10 amp fuse,and through the ampmeter, but when I checked the #30 for current at the Bosh Relays with a test light, the light was dim. I disconnected the wire from the relay, and there was no current at all at the wire. It's almost like there is feedback comming from someplace. I checked the diode and it's working fine. Any suggestions? Jimmy Harvie 1982 FCSB Boston Ma No Start On Generator - Leroy Eckert - 12-26-2007 08:52 I have found that feedback in most cases is ground related. Other than that I am afraid I cannot help. Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors Dahlonega, GA Royale Conversion propellerjockey1 wrote: The 12.5 Kohler generator won't start on my 1982FC There's no current at either the starting switch, or the pre heat switch. I'm getting current through the 10 amp fuse,and through the ampmeter, but when I checked the #30 for current at the Bosh Relays with a test light, the light was dim. I disconnected the wire from the relay, and there was no current at all at the wire. It's almost like there is feedback comming from someplace. I checked the diode and it's working fine. Any suggestions? Jimmy Harvie 1982 FCSB Boston Ma --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]