Tools / Garage / Paddock: Discussion of Motorcycle Related Tools, Stands, Lifts, etc.
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05-29-2006, 8:03 PM
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Join Date: 09-11-2002 Location: Okc, Ok
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| Generator question My buddy has a generator (dont know what kind, size etc) and he said it is shutting off after a short period of use. Doesnt matter how much load its carrying although its usually just a set of tire warmers. Anyone have an idea of what might be causing this? I know its pretty vague but any help will be appreciated. |
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05-29-2006, 8:17 PM
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Join Date: 07-23-2001 Location: Motor City, Michigan
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| Re: Generator question This may be stating the obvious, but has he checked the oil level? Some generators have a low oil shutoff feature.
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05-29-2006, 8:22 PM
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#3 | | Shake and bake!
Join Date: 05-22-2002 Location: Quebec, Canada..... for how long???
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| Re: Generator question overheating? |
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05-29-2006, 8:47 PM
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Join Date: 10-29-2002 Location: Somewhere around here
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| Re: Generator question Quote: |
Originally Posted by Red Rider This may be stating the obvious, but has he checked the oil level? Some generators have a low oil shutoff feature. |  |
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05-29-2006, 10:39 PM
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Join Date: 03-31-2002 Location: Vista, CA
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| Re: Generator question Bank angle sensor |
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05-29-2006, 10:42 PM
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Join Date: 07-07-2002 Location: Cleveland
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| Re: Generator question When it runs, does it run rough? Maybe it's an air filter/clogged jet in the carb type issue  |
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05-30-2006, 5:31 PM
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Join Date: 09-11-2002 Location: Okc, Ok
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| Re: Generator question Ok more details from him.....it seems that the breaker is tripping. Plenty of oil in it and the motor seems to run fine. The good news is that he found a fellow that works for a generator repair place. Seems that my buddy's son routinely spanks this fellow in the mini-motard races. |
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