Hi, My Kipor 6700TA has just acted wiered again:). I had replaced the battery about 2 weeks back with 45 amp battery. After two weeks i noticed it took the generator a good 2 seconds from ignition to powerup when i turn the key. (it used to be almost instant startup earlier). This worsened until it wont start for uptil 4-5 seconds. Now the generator makes a strange noise when i turn the key and also does not start. What could be the issue. I think its battery has gone dead again. Someone suggested it might not be getting enough diesel into the system for ignition.
It sounds like your unit may not be charging the battery properly.
Try charging the battery and see if it responds properly. If it does, then check the charging circuit. This OFTEN involves a rectifier module which is usually about 1 inch square with four leads. OFTEN there is a fuse, sometimes within the generator housing (stupid place) which protects the low voltage winding.
Here is a hint: Most of these engines have a compression release on the top that one can press then crank up to speed and release. This takes much less effort on the battery. Some have a panel held by bolts. I put hinges on mine for easy access.
REMEMBER the battery is being drained WHILE the unit is running to hold the fuel solenoid open... so if charging isn't working the battery will die.
Test: You should see about 13.75 to 14 volts across the battery when properly being charged while running.
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