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arifarda · 09-10-2012, 07:43 AM

Hi,
I have just bought Airstream Interstate 2011 (Mercedes 3500).
My problem is; The generator tries to start/run (as i keep pushing the start button from the control panel inside the motorhome) but it does not keep running and it immediately stops when I stop pushing the start button.
Why this could be happening?
Also , where can I download a user manual for the Onan Generator?

Protagonist · 09-10-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by arifarda

Hi,
I have just bought Airstream Interstate 2011 (Mercedes 3500).
My problem is; The generator tries to start/run (as i keep pushing the start button from the control panel inside the motorhome) but it does not keep running and it immediately stops when I stop pushing the start button.
Why this could be happening?
Also , where can I download a user manual for the Onan Generator?

For the benefit of those who don't see my response to the same question on the "Onan 2.5 KW Generator" thread (Post #21) on the "Sprinter and B-Van Forum," here it is again…

Quote:

Manual is located at http://www.cumminsonan.com/www/html/...s/981-0153.pdf

Troubleshooting:
1 - Is the propane solenoid turned on behind the curb-side rear wheelwell?
2 - Is there propane in the tank?
3 - Is the battery disconnect switched on?
4 - Do you have enough voltage on the house batteries? If battery voltage is too low, the starter will turn, but not fast enough.
5 - Is the inverter switched to "charge only"? If batteries are providing power to the inverter because it's set to "auto/invert", you don't have the full charge available for starting.
6 - Have you "primed" the generator by pushing the switch to "Stop/Prime" before trying to start it? You may have to hold it on "stop/prime" for several seconds first before starting.
7 - Are all appliances that use AC power switched off? Generator will not start under a load, and needs to be running for about a minute before starting any AC appliances.