alt.energy.homepower

On Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:46:04 -0500, Boden wrote:

>My Generac 4000XL (Model 190 gasoline engine) started this morning on
>the second pull. It then ran under about 50% load for at least 30
>minutes but shut down spontaneously.
>
>I've restarted it about six times and on each cycle it started on the
>first pull, runs smoothly for 1/2 to one minute and then stops.
>
>Fuel tank is full, oil level is correct, low oil pressure light doesn't
> come on, ambient temperature is 31 F, total time on the 4000XL is 262
>hours.
>
>The last time it ran, about a month ago, the generator ran for 6 to 8
>hours under load without event.
>
>Any suggestions would be appreciated.


Check the oil and unplug the low oil shutdown.