How many hours will a Onan 5500 generator last?
30,000 hours of continuous operation is the typical design for an Onan generator. 750 hours is equal to one month.
How often should you change oil in Onan 5500 generator?
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter Service Interval: every year or every 150 hours of run time, whichever comes first.
Why does my Onan generator keep shutting off?
Check the Oil Level If the fuel supply is sufficient but your generator still starts and stops, check the generator’s oil level. Onan RV generators have a “low oil” shutoff that could cause a shutdown. As oil warms it thins out and this may cause it to fall below the proper level.
What kind of oil do I put in my Onan generator?
The recommended oil viscosity table from the Onan manual is attached. The 10w-40 temp range tops out at 80 degrees, but the 15w-40 viscosity is good up to 100 degrees.
Should you run the generator while driving an RV?
Yes, it is perfectly safe to run the RV generator while driving your RV. The generator uses the same gasoline from the same gas tank that the RV uses to fuel the engine. You probably won’t run out of gas while driving but the generator will automatically cut off if the fuel tank drops below 1/4 tank.
How much does it cost to rebuild an Onan generator?
The AVERAGE Onan twin cylinder rebuilding job costs at least $2000 (That includes parts & labor). Remember, each is a custom job, yours may cost more or less. This price is subject to change with part pricing and part availability.
Can I use synthetic oil in my Onan 5500 generator?
I have been using Mobil One 10W-30 Synthetic oil exclusively in my 5500 with no issues at all.
How many hours should RV generator be serviced?
Service your generator Most gas and propane generators require oil and air filter changes every 100 to 150 hours, or once a year.
How do you reset the service light on a Onan generator?
Hold down Stop/Prime and it should show a steady red light. If not repeat above. If it has a steady red light on Stop/Prime then start the generator as usual. Once it stabilizes turn on the breakers.
Why is my Onan generator light blinking?
The genset controller provides extensive diagnos- tics by causing the status indicator light on the Con- trol Switch to blink in a coded fashion. Following a fault shutdown, the indicator light will repeatedly blink 2, 3 or 4 blinks at a time. Two blinks indicates a low oil pressure fault.