About Bill Gibbs Expertise Any questions about R.V.'s not including the automotive end, such as engines and drive trains.
Experience I have been repairing R.V.'s for about 17 years, Service Manager for 5 years, Lead Tech for 4 1/2 years at the largest dealer in area, Troubleshooter clinics in Ore. Dometic, Norcold certified
Education/Credentials High School Graduate, R.V. Troubleshooter Clinics, Springfield Ore.
Past/Present Clients Marathon Motor Coach (Warranty Provider in this area)
Expert: Bill Gibbs Date: 3/21/2008 Subject: 1987 Emerald I GenSet Model No: 4-0BGE-1R/26100C
Question The generator is hard to start, will sometime run a while but often stop when the starter button is released. I reset the carb valves to factory specs, have check out the cut out, checked oil level, etc. Someone said that it may be the RUN RELAY. Where is that located? Might that be right? What is you recommendation...
Al
Answer Al, There are several reasons it could be doing this. First off was it running when you reset the carb? That is usually adjusted for smooth running under load. This is also an older model and I am not sure just where that relay may be located. To save yourself alot of headache and possibly money I would take it to a qualified shop that works on generators. Trying to repair something like this is better off left to qualified persons. Thanks, Bill
