Top 20 Coleman Powermate Powermate 5000W Generator - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Best I can do is the IPB, at least it will show you where things are supposed to go. Make sure when you put it back on that it is as straight as you can get it or if possible, leave bolt loose and tighten after rest of housing is in place, but from IPB view this might be dreaming.http://www.powermate.com/pdfs/2007/11/12/parts_pc0105000.pdf

You will need a very high quality ohm meter that can account for test lead resisitance. Stator wire leads are ohmed right off the stator and their value is generally low 0.8 or less ohms (each generator model and windings is different) and needs comparing with a specific model factory service manual. Temperatore also affects this reading. Often best left to a pro with a low impedendance meter or a device called a wheatstone bridge, as the resistance is often too low to see on a conventional meter

It depends on the appliance wattage and type, IE inductive loads like motors, HVAC compressors etc are harder on it. You didn't mention the 120V btu's but if the unit is running correctly and has no or light other loads on it, it should start it. be aware that it takes about 6 times the current to start the HVAC that it does to run it, so how much other loads are on the generator (base load) is critical

you will need to clean the carb and install fresh fuel gas is only good for 30days in small engines

? If it is blocked the only thing to do is completely remove it and blow out with compressed air. Don't do that with it still connected to the carb, or you will damage the carb needle and float assy.

behind the air filter housing follow the fuel line form the fuel tank and its at the end of that

Check oil viscosity, level and low oil switch

sounds like you need to rebuild the carb

You CANNOT do this, USA 240V is derived from a poly phase scenario, IE 120V line to neautral and 240V line to line, UK 240V is derived from 1 line to neutral it will not work unless you power a transformer

Yes I'm yes I'm on a USt used all the stickers and everything are off of it the guy tells me that's a 6500 the motor looks like a Honda motor but I'm not for sure how can you tell what brand of engine it has I would like to order a carburetor set up to where I can hook it to natural gas

Read your posting. Either the carb needs cleaning or the bolts holding it to the motor frame need tightening. If they are loose the carb will **** air and not gas. In that case, the spray will start the engine only and will stop when that primer substance burns out, usually a second or two. Bill...

Do a compression test on the cylinder, but even better take to a small engine shop and have them do a leakdown test. This is better and will give you a good idea of valve and ring conditions. It doesn't cost much to do a leakdown test.

The stator is the outside part of the generator with the windings. The rotor is the part that turns inside the stator. Robert

There can be nothing but a bad voltage regulator in the end of the generator. They are getting harder to find. Robert

It isn't really a good idea to use a portable on "modern home elctronics" the way the regulate the voltage is not a s tight as a digital AVR found on permanent home generators. While this voltage is not uncommon, I would not recommend it

Check the capacitor / avr

Hi Keith, I have searched Coleman's Powermate website and I cannot find your model, it doesn't even come up on their search engine. Google searches for just the number 185432 will bring up information for a 9 HP Vanguard engine.If That helps, here is a link from Partstree.com http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=briggs_and_stratton&mn=185432-0271-E2 If that doesn't help I would call Coleman's customer service and ask them if they would mail you one. It could also be possible that they are using a different number on their Powermate website.Good luck, Michael Burke.

Check to see if you model has a puel pump, f it is a Brigge & Stratton 10 hp I am sure it does

There are at least two AVRs for this generator. The original AVR has the diodes mounted on an external heat sink. The updated AVR has the diodes mounted directly on the circuit board. I have a schematic of the original model with the external diodes but it doesn't have the values or parts on the schematic. I will be more than happy to e-mail you a copy of what I have.

Hi John, I hate to tell you this but Tecumseh has gone out of business.Northern tools does have a starter kit item # 7005, but it does not include a solenoid, switch and battery. The kit sells for 129.99 +sh plus cost of battery, switch and solenoid. You must also have a toothed flywheel. You are looking at $200.00 plus to get this done by doing it yourself. If I where in your shoes I would save my money and concentrate on what is causing the difficulty with starting. I would be willing to bet that 99.9% of your problem lies with the ethanol that is now added into the gasoline you are using. Ethanol wreaks havoc with older small engines, it causes deterioration to fuel lines, gaskets and float valve needles. The gas has a shelf life of about 30 days, by then the ethanol has absorbed moisture from the air and sinks to the bottom of the tank. Just think of the way oil floats on water, that is basically what is happening in the tank on your generator. Now for the good news. Get rid of all the gas in the generator, change your fuel line to Tygon an ethanol safe material. If you are mechanically inclined, give the carburetor a thorough cleaning. If you are not sure about cleaning the carburetor, I highly recommend a product called Sea Foam. Get the spray can and follow the instructions on the can. With a small amount of new fuel start the engine and start spraying a small amount of Sea Foam directly into the carburetor, do not spray so much that it stalls the engine. DO NOT DO THIS IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE. The Sea Foam will produce a tremendous amount of smoke and I stress the word tremendous. The Sea Foam while cleaning the carburetor also removes carbon fouling in the engine and burns it, hence the smoke. Run the engine until it's out of gas. Store the generator when it's empty. I can't say enough about Sea Foam it has worked wonders for me. Getting ethanol free gas. Check out this website pure-gas.org I'm not sure where you live but if your close to a marina or a local small craft airport you can get ethanol free gas which has a much longer shelf life.Ethanol is so disastrous that the F.A.A. has banned it from use in small aircraft. Your cost to this will be under $20.00 and worth every penny.You should have nice smooth starts from now on. If it starts giving you trouble after awhile hit it with the Sea Foam again, and remember to store it empty. Good luck,Michael Burke