08-05-2025, 04:51 PM
I have a 1987 40' coach #130. I was preparing for a trip had the generator running, ac on, a couple things plugged in and it suddenly died.
Thought maybe it was low enough on fuel, filled up both tanks, but no.
Tried restarting, it turns over fine and starts for a second then loses power to the fuel shutoff solenoid.
Ran a hot wire to the fuel shutoff runs fine but won't generate electricity.
I replaced the starter solenoid since it supplies the fuel shutoff with power, replaced the relays in the control, replaced the starter switch, replaced a few questionable ground wires, and checked what fuses I could find but still the same. Cranks won't start.
I spoke with newell and they are sure it should have had a fire extinguisher in the generator compartment, but it doesn't anymore so guessing it had been eliminated and bypassed in years past.
At this point I'm to the extent of my shade tree mechanic ability and am hoping for a little help please.
Also should mention the generator is a Kohler and was told the engine is a perkins.
Thought maybe it was low enough on fuel, filled up both tanks, but no.
Tried restarting, it turns over fine and starts for a second then loses power to the fuel shutoff solenoid.
Ran a hot wire to the fuel shutoff runs fine but won't generate electricity.
I replaced the starter solenoid since it supplies the fuel shutoff with power, replaced the relays in the control, replaced the starter switch, replaced a few questionable ground wires, and checked what fuses I could find but still the same. Cranks won't start.
I spoke with newell and they are sure it should have had a fire extinguisher in the generator compartment, but it doesn't anymore so guessing it had been eliminated and bypassed in years past.
At this point I'm to the extent of my shade tree mechanic ability and am hoping for a little help please.
Also should mention the generator is a Kohler and was told the engine is a perkins.