I have a spec K Emerald Plus built in March '94: C943138824
It only has about 530 hours on it which I am told is not really a lot.
I cleaned out the carb, changed the plugs and filters when I got it and it started and ran like a brand new generator for about 40 hours over a 2 month period. It then started struggling with starting, then would start and run for a few minutes, then die... now it won't run at all. I have determined that it is getting no spark and though I am a mechanic, I don't know much about generators. I have decided that it needs to come out of the RV for testing so I am looking for advice on setting this up and where to start with testing. The manuals I have looked at are far from thorough and message boards are just frustrating. So.... If you were me... where would you begin? I have tools and a good multi-meter, test light etc. as well as big batteries for cranking on the bench etc.
Thanks in advance.
It only has about 530 hours on it which I am told is not really a lot.
I cleaned out the carb, changed the plugs and filters when I got it and it started and ran like a brand new generator for about 40 hours over a 2 month period. It then started struggling with starting, then would start and run for a few minutes, then die... now it won't run at all. I have determined that it is getting no spark and though I am a mechanic, I don't know much about generators. I have decided that it needs to come out of the RV for testing so I am looking for advice on setting this up and where to start with testing. The manuals I have looked at are far from thorough and message boards are just frustrating. So.... If you were me... where would you begin? I have tools and a good multi-meter, test light etc. as well as big batteries for cranking on the bench etc.
Thanks in advance.