Onan generator

[glassman629]

I just purchased a 2003 Fleetwood Bounder 35e . In immaculate condition ! I looked at it twice the first time it was 9 degrees outside . The second time it was 31 degrees . The previous owner tried to start the generator on my first time and it would turn over but not start , He's owned since new and told me before trying it was to cold . The second time didn't turn over as well but still didn't start , I went ahead and purchased it and when I brought home 4 to 5 hours later it barely cranked . Went out this morning and nothing . I understand there are only chassis batteries and house batteries on this coach . The coach starts right up and everything works except the generator . The lights inside fridge is on ? I am leaning towards house batteries are bad ? When I tested them inside the coach chassis batteries at 14.1 house batteries a 10.1 ? Any help would be greatly appreciated ! Thanks

 

[redbaron]

Check the grounds at the generator.

Check the battery connections at the generator too, and get a voltage reading.

You might use a jumper to get it started until you narrow down the electrical issues.

 

[sanda]

Give it a couple of minutes to prime. Make sure there is plenty of gas in the tank. Hold the start switch down until it is running at speed.