Generator question

[hippieforever3]

The other day we started the generator actually just for a test. Let it
run a few minutes and shut it down. The next time a few hours later, we
tried to start it and it's deader than a doornail. Nothing ... checked
the fuse. Sure enough it's blown. Changed the fuse ... still can't get
anything. I'm wondering if I've switched something off and forgotten.

Haven't had too much time to mess with it been putting on miles.

Any ideas?

Regards,
GPSGary
On our way to registering in South Dakota
84FC35 (with a personality)

[Glenn Allen]

Check the generator battery voltage with a meter. It should have a single,
dedicated
battery if your unit is like the PT-40. My first suspection would be the battery
cables for
the generator battery might not be making good contact. If the battery voltage
checks
good then make sure both cables are clean and making good contact at both ends.
After
the battery/cables check out, then check the start switch and starter relay. If
you are not
getting voltage at the starter with the start switch depressed, then trace the
circuit back
until you find the failure.


Good hunting and let us know what you find.

Glenn Allen
1986 PT-40
Marietta, GA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "hippieforever3" wrote:
>
> The other day we started the generator actually just for a test. Let it
> run a few minutes and shut it down. The next time a few hours later, we
> tried to start it and it's deader than a doornail. Nothing ... checked
> the fuse. Sure enough it's blown. Changed the fuse ... still can't get
> anything. I'm wondering if I've switched something off and forgotten.
>
> Haven't had too much time to mess with it been putting on miles.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Regards,
> GPSGary
> On our way to registering in South Dakota
> 84FC35 (with a personality)
>