5E Kohler Generator 2003 Rinker 342

ek643933

 My generator will run, but will not create any electricity.  Any suggestions to check?

Handymans342

Breaker on generator?

Black_Diamond

The breakers on for the genny at the breaker panel?  There is a breaker on the genny itself too. 

ek643933

Thank you for responding.  I will check the breaker on the gen set itself. 

ek643933

Handymans342 said:

Breaker on generator?

ek643933

I will have to check the breaker on the generator itself.  Thank you.

Black_Diamond

Yes. On the 5e there is a master breaker for the A/C. 

ek643933

I found the breaker and yes, it was switched off.  It is now producing electricity.  However, the gen set only runs for about 10 minutes and shuts down.  I replaced the spark plugs today and that didn't fix it.  Any ideas?

Black_Diamond

Read thru the posts in this (generator) section. All been covered before. lol. 

aero3113

Is it running out of fuel? Is it possible there’s a clog in the fuel line, it uses up the fuel after the clog then shuts down? Then the fuel seeps past giving you another 10 minutes of run time till it uses it up? Also check the fuel filter. Just shooting in the dark, hopefully it helps.

ek643933

Thank you.  I will check the fuel filter.  Have a great day.

Liberty44140

Agree with black diamond to check other posts on the site, use the search function. Lots of other posts about Kohler 5e running for 10 min and shutting down. Believe this issue is usually tied to overheat; bad impeller or coupler, clogged water filter, or air in the coolant. 

ek643933

That makes sense.  Thank you.