Has anyone ever removed the choke and its rod attachment to the carburetor of the 4KY onan generator?
I need to fix a sticking after shutdown of the choke (probably of the thermostatic element?) I am leery of the difficulty of reaching it to remove it and need help on how to access it. I am quite knowledgeable of mechanical fixes but this one scares me.
Much thanks for a response
george becker
alabaster, alabama
2015 Triumph
Onan 4KY generator choke
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Onan 4KY generator choke
George W Becker
2015 Born Free Triumph w/slide
Birmingham Alabama
2015 Born Free Triumph w/slide
Birmingham Alabama
Re: Onan 4KY generator choke
Never heard of a Onan model 4KY generator. Sure you don’t mean a Onan 4KW generator?
Bill Hemme - Spencer, Iowa
E-mail: whemme@earthlink.net
2002 Born Free (Ford E-450 V10) 26' RSB
2016 VW Golf GTI - toad
E-mail: whemme@earthlink.net
2002 Born Free (Ford E-450 V10) 26' RSB
2016 VW Golf GTI - toad
Re: Onan 4KY generator choke
my error. of course I meant 4KW.
George W Becker
2015 Born Free Triumph w/slide
Birmingham Alabama
2015 Born Free Triumph w/slide
Birmingham Alabama
Re: Onan 4KY generator choke
George,
If it is 4KY as in the Onan model, take a close look at the choke adjustment. Possibly a choke adjustment would help. Here's a few links with more info.
Chuck
Manual
http://2001mirada.com/DOWNLOAD/Onan_Mic ... 000_KY.pdf
Service Manual
http://2001mirada.com/DOWNLOAD/Onan_Mic ... ERVICE.pdf
Parts Manual
http://2001mirada.com/DOWNLOAD/Onan_Mic ... _PARTS.pdf
Possibly similar issue:
https://www.smokstak.com/forum/threads/ ... up.163464/
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f84/onan-ge ... 14545.html
If it is 4KY as in the Onan model, take a close look at the choke adjustment. Possibly a choke adjustment would help. Here's a few links with more info.
Chuck
Manual
http://2001mirada.com/DOWNLOAD/Onan_Mic ... 000_KY.pdf
Service Manual
http://2001mirada.com/DOWNLOAD/Onan_Mic ... ERVICE.pdf
Parts Manual
http://2001mirada.com/DOWNLOAD/Onan_Mic ... _PARTS.pdf
Possibly similar issue:
https://www.smokstak.com/forum/threads/ ... up.163464/
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f84/onan-ge ... 14545.html
Chuck & Laura Meadows
'99 24RB PSD
'99 24RB PSD
Re: Onan 4KY generator choke
Thanks Chuck Meadows.
A lot of info to look into.
I haven't used the generator much since purchase, but have listed it in the for sale area in this bulletin board and want to fix this starting issue.
We are trying to sell it. If you know someone who might be interested please spread the word.
I just turned 85 and can not no more safely use it.
george becker
A lot of info to look into.
I haven't used the generator much since purchase, but have listed it in the for sale area in this bulletin board and want to fix this starting issue.
We are trying to sell it. If you know someone who might be interested please spread the word.
I just turned 85 and can not no more safely use it.
george becker
George W Becker
2015 Born Free Triumph w/slide
Birmingham Alabama
2015 Born Free Triumph w/slide
Birmingham Alabama
Re: Onan 4KY generator choke
George,
Good for you being active at 85 still messing with a carb choke! Look at pages 8-17 and 8-18 in the service manual (page 84 and 85 in the service manual PDF file). You shouldn't have to disassemble the choke. It probably needs an adjustment. If you can loosen the adjustment clamp screw (shown in Figure 8-15 Choke Assembly), then you can turn the adjustment plate that holds tension on the thermal spring. Turning the plate clockwise should relieve spring tension and put less pressure on the choke.
Chuck
Good for you being active at 85 still messing with a carb choke! Look at pages 8-17 and 8-18 in the service manual (page 84 and 85 in the service manual PDF file). You shouldn't have to disassemble the choke. It probably needs an adjustment. If you can loosen the adjustment clamp screw (shown in Figure 8-15 Choke Assembly), then you can turn the adjustment plate that holds tension on the thermal spring. Turning the plate clockwise should relieve spring tension and put less pressure on the choke.
Chuck
Chuck & Laura Meadows
'99 24RB PSD
'99 24RB PSD