rbunkley
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We just bought a new generator to replace our old Onan Microquiet 4000. Runs great but is hard to start. It takes 3 or 4 times to get it to fire up. Any suggestions?
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captsteve
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Hold the switch down in the off position for 5-10 seconds. then start it. that primes the fuel.
Isaac-1
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Check to see if the automatic choke is properly adjusted.
youracman
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^^^^^^^^Good advise above.^^^^^^^
My Microquiet 4000 needs primed after just a couple of days "sitting". Gotta admit I didn't even know I could prime it from inside the coach until I read it on the forum some time ago. (Hmmmm maybe I really should read the manual.) Mine seems to have about a 5-second delay so I hold the switch in the "Off" position for about 20 seconds to prime. Now it usually starts on the first or second attempt.....but I never hold the starter engaged for more than 4 or 5 seconds then a 30 second rest. (I recall that being described as a "pulse start" technique by at least one poster in the past.) Checking the automatic choke is on my "to do " list.
Safe travels........... ed s
My Microquiet 4000 needs primed after just a couple of days "sitting". Gotta admit I didn't even know I could prime it from inside the coach until I read it on the forum some time ago. (Hmmmm maybe I really should read the manual.) Mine seems to have about a 5-second delay so I hold the switch in the "Off" position for about 20 seconds to prime. Now it usually starts on the first or second attempt.....but I never hold the starter engaged for more than 4 or 5 seconds then a 30 second rest. (I recall that being described as a "pulse start" technique by at least one poster in the past.) Checking the automatic choke is on my "to do " list.
Safe travels........... ed s
dktool
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Out of curiosity, what generator did you buy to replace your "Micro" ?
John From Detroit
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I hold mine closer to 30 seconds. Or better yet go to the local switch you may hear the fuel pump kick in hold a few seconds (till it stops clicking) then press start and see if that works.
I also had a sticky choke. may again.
I also had a sticky choke. may again.
Isaac-1
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It may also be the choke adjustment, there is a locking set screw and a knob/dial you turn to adjust the automatic choke.
rbunkley
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The gen we bought to replace our Microquiet 4000 is an Oman QG 4000. It bolts right up with no problem at all. Took about an hour or so to do.
