Generator hard start

[davisgr]

I'm still having genny start problems when starting it after it has sat for
days. I have some hot weather driving coming up with guests on board, and am
getting punchy about the possibility of it getting worse. especially after it
always kicking right off.

It seems to turn over fast enough, and it "starts" quick enough but quits
quickly.

My sequence is this:
1)Hit glow plug for 20 seconds. Hit start button with no start. Hit start button
and start but quit after a second or two.

2)Wait a oouple or three minutes and repeat, with it maybe running a second or
two longer this time.

3)Finally on the third or fourth series it will finally lump lump along for a
few seconds but stay on long enough for the fan to kick in and start purring
like a kitten.

Once started it runs great. And it will start great again after it has been
started, even after it has been turned off for up to an hour.

Oil pressure is good. It is about time for a oil and fuel filter change. You
think I should just do that now, or anyone have any other ideas?

Rick Davis
'93 WLSA
in Houston