Kohler 14RES 14 Kw Generator "propane starting problems" Questions

propane-converted generator sometimes sputters out and dies Hello, my neighbor has a propane converted Coleman generator to charge his off-grid solar batteries during cloudy weather. It always starts ...

...propane generator hard starting. At 20 F backfires and won`t start. Goes to overcrank. It needs a cold weather option, one that heats the oil and also the carb so the LP gas does not freeze the carb. ...

...propane, these types of engines are notorious for needing the best SPARK PLUG you can find, specific to the engine. A faulty plug can mimic a lot of different likely problems, and is a safe place to ...

...most likely have a fuel problem. Either not enough or too much pressure. What fuel are you using, propane or natural

14kw kohler propane generator-sometimes does not start, put battery jumper on and it starts. Battery is new, but had the same problem with the old battery. The battery charger is defective, as you can

...problems until two weeks ago. Now has 252 HRS. Starts all the time, runs 10 seconds then shuts down. I have removed wire an oil pressure switch. no help. Found connector off on switch p Checked oil ...

propane generator starting problem cranks for 30 seconds before starting There can be numerous reasons why and is difficult to diagnose without more information. Assuming plugs filter etc are fine and

...ether starting aid can in the air inlet would confirm propane supply problem or if it doesn't fire with the ether spray, That will confirm an ignition system problem. Be careful with the ether

...It can be started both manually and on auto but only runs for about a minute then shuts off. It has propane and the oil is okay. What next? Check the Filter.  If clogged it will not start. ...

...propane regulator & new sparkplug but problem persists? Is the generator coming up to proper speed? A cycles (hertz) (should be 60 in USA) meter will tell. If it is up to speed, see if a UPS unit is ...