MarshallPowerGen
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Does it look at all similar to this unit?
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Wisconsin VG4D Wont start
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Yes, Thats it. Unfortunately we don't have upgraded technology to send you a video or pics but I'm working on it. Will this still start with a hand crank, being set up the way it is?
Maybe I'm not getting enough cranking amps to turn the generator over. Battery is reading 12 volts. I'm getting a clicking like the one in the video. The positive terminal goes right to the unit that is clicking. Not sure if its a small solenoid or capacitor.
MarshallPowerGen
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In theory it should hand crank if the issue is just in the "motor over" circuit. I can dig through my Kohler files and see if I have anything that goes that far back. If nothing else, the folks over on the SmokStak forums usually have info on older style gensets like that.
Thanks for your time and help.
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Dug around through what I have, but nothing that goes back that far.
Without proper Model/Serial may have to do it old school and see where you're getting voltage to and where it's not getting to when it "clicks". I'd say bring a fresh battery or jump box if it's resting at 12v; it could be falling on it's face the minute you try to start.
Without proper Model/Serial may have to do it old school and see where you're getting voltage to and where it's not getting to when it "clicks". I'd say bring a fresh battery or jump box if it's resting at 12v; it could be falling on it's face the minute you try to start.