Perkins 12KW generator starting hard

[George Witt]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ttikalsky"
wrote:
>

Troy,
There's a heater on the engine that needs to warm up before
starting the engine. Hold the generator switch in the "off" position
for 30 seconds or so before starting. That provides power to the
heater and may be the reason the engine doesn't stay running.
Mine does the same thing if I don't pre-heat it.
In very cold weather, I hold it on for a minute.

George Witt
81 FC 35
Lincoln, Nebraska


> When starting the generator it fires instantly but dies. If I hold the
> starter on for a couple seconds after the generator has started it
> will stay running. Is there a shutdown delay on these so the oil
> pressare can build up? If so where would it be and what does it look
> like?
>
>
> Troy
> 1986 Newell
>