Generator

brettwilliam

Hi,
I have a generator on my rinker 340ec.
it was running fine all season, just this past week I went it fire it up and it ran for about 5 seconds and then quit. I opened the engine hatch and realized there is a reservoir that is empty. Would this be what is causing the problem? If so what is the reservoir for? Coolant? Oil? It’s a clear bottle?
thanks for your help!  

YYZRC

That’s the coolant reservoir. 

rmrstlmo

It will shut down if it gets too hot.  Refill with coolant and watch for a leak.

brettwilliam

Thanks, any particular coolant?

Dream_Inn

I use the orange one that says it works in all makes.

Black_Diamond

Bigger trick is getting any trapped air out of the system.  

Assuming this is a Kohler 5e?

Liberty44140

The coolant reservoir being empty is not ideal, but how full is your heat exchanger? Was it full to the top or low also? Agree with Dream I use the Prestone any color coolant.