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Kohler 3kw generator not putting out power

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Kohler 3kw generator not putting out power

Postby Ctmangrum » November 25th, 2022, 2:54 pm

So I started my generator like I normally do just to keep things working and it starts fine but, never kicks in to "high gear" and start putting out power. Just stays in the "idel" mode. Starts and stops with no problem. Never had the issue before. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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Re: Kohler 3kw generator not putting out power

Postby bud37 » November 25th, 2022, 4:08 pm

Check the governor/throttle linkage.....maybe lubricate if it is stuck or binding.
FWIW.....The above is just my opinion..... :popcorn:
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Re: Kohler 3kw generator not putting out power

Postby Viper » November 25th, 2022, 7:50 pm

Have you looked for fuses on the unit and ensured they're all okay?
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Re: Kohler 3kw generator not putting out power

Postby Ctmangrum » November 26th, 2022, 12:23 am

Only saw one fuse and it was fine. Im hoping it was just really cold and was taking a while to start up. It finally kicked in after about 5-8 mins.
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Re: Kohler 3kw generator not putting out power

Postby Viper » November 26th, 2022, 8:00 am

Ctmangrum wrote:Source of the post ....I started my generator like I normally do just to keep things working....
How long ago did you last have it running?
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Re: Kohler 3kw generator not putting out power

Postby Ctmangrum » November 26th, 2022, 10:01 am

About a month. Going to lubricate a few things to make sure nothing is sticking.
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Re: Kohler 3kw generator not putting out power

Postby Ctmangrum » December 24th, 2022, 8:07 pm

Anyone ever have the brushes go bad as being the cause the generator not putting out power?
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