SOURCE: fipped over
This is a search and find type of problem. Check all wiring, especially if the generator has a low oil cut off switch. Check the wiring to that. Also, check carburetor linkage and for any springs that may have come off. Check the linkage to the governor on the engine to make sure the linkage is not binding.
SOURCE: Coleman powermate 2500 generator :
To what I know about this model - it IS NOT inverter type. Electrical motor works pretty much like car alternator with out reftifier. The ONLY magnet on rotor is a small, 1x2 initiation magnet, that helps to start the induction current. After that, induction current thru rotor is controlled by AVR (automatic voltage regulator) in a way, that output voltage stays at needed level.
The fact that you read 2.0 volts on output - tells you that your initiation magnet is OK. One of few things went wrong, in probability order: winding on rotor, AVR module, winding on stator, brushes woar out.
Take back cover off from electric generator part, use voltmeter to measure continuity on stator (2 or 3 poles, must be within 50 ohnm), continuity of rotor thru brushes ( normally within 100ohm). If broken - have to restore windings. It is DIYable for rotor, but hardly possible for stator. If those are ok - most probably your AVR is dead, you can not test it yourself, so get a new module to try (but try to make arrangements for return, if there it was not the reason).
Just fixed Champion 3500 generator myself, purchased for $50 as broken.
SOURCE: PF 2500 watt generator... Need plug and oil
30wt oil, probably a Champion RN4C plug. Could give link to a manual if part / model number of generator was provided.
SOURCE: removing engine from generator
you cannot just pry it off...this model has a tapered shaft...
first remove the plastic cover underneath...then disconnect the wires and set the cover aside..loosen the center bolt that clamps the rotor to the crankshaft (loosen but dont remove...just thread it out approximately 3/16-1/4 inch) and use an automotive alternator/power steering pressed on pulley removal/installer tool to put pressure on the bolt and pop the taper loose..the ridge on the rotor is the right size for this type of puller tool....you may need to put the puller really tight and tap the end of it to break tension...you''l hear a "pop" when the taper lets go and then its simply a matter of removing the tool and unthreading the bolt ....set the rotor aside and then there is just three bolts to remove the engine.
SOURCE: model pm0542000 01 coleman generator needs spark
This particular generator can come with Briggs & Stratton engine (spark plugs recomended will be then Champion RC12YC).
This model can come as well with Honda engine or with Subaru engine.
These variation depend on country of manufacture.
As I do not know where are you located, I give you this which is known to me, if you have Honda or Subaru engine, my best bet will be follow this advice:
1. stop engine
2. undo spark plug and note what alhanumerics are on porcelain bit, eventually grab the sparkplug and go to closest fuel station/car spares/hardware/camping store and they will be able to tell you what sparkplug and even sell you one.
Hope this will solve your problem :-)
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