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Old 01-27-2015, 11:42 AM   #1
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Default Generator irratic during driving

Generac 5500 generator operates perfectly as long as the coach is motionless. Start down the road and the gen will quit. Restart and will run for 15 seconds to two minutes then quit. Restart and same thing. Operates for a few seconds or a couple of minutes then quits. Any ideas?
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Old 01-28-2015, 05:40 PM   #2
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Default Re: Generator irratic during driving

How much fuel have you got on the coach? Most coaches when the fuel gauge shows 1/4 the generator will start starving for fuel and eventually stop.

It also could be a fuel filter that needs changing out.
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Old 01-29-2015, 02:59 AM   #3
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How much fuel have you got on the coach? Most coaches when the fuel gauge shows 1/4 the generator will start starving for fuel and eventually stop.

It also could be a fuel filter that needs changing out.
Occurs regardless of fuel level. Full tank of fuel and gen operation is the same. Fuel filter? I will change. Thanks for the reply.
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Old 09-04-2016, 09:17 PM   #4
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How do you get at the generator filter? Easy fix?
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Old 10-05-2016, 10:57 AM   #5
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Default Re: Generator irratic during driving

I also have this issue there is a safety valve on the tank the assures you have vapor in the lines not liquid propane, if you stop too quick or turn right too hard the liquid can slosh up into the valve causing it to close for a moment, Long enough to starve the generator off, Probably why the gen starter is so easy to reach while driving
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