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My 2300 Kawasaki generator, which I run on propane gas on the odd
occasions that I use it, is electrically dead! The engine part will
still run OK, but there is no life evident on the 240v or 12v output
side. Last time I used it, it was fine, suggesting a simple fault/bad
connection somewhere.

I have lost faith in the local agent, who after faffing for three
weeks, declares that it needs something called an ADI unit, at a cost
of =A3240. He did however tell me something I didn't know, which is
that it will also run on petrol.

Can any generator experts tell me what to look for in diagnosing the
fault?

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Homer2911 wrote:
My 2300 Kawasaki generator, which I run on propane gas on the odd
occasions that I use it, is electrically dead! The engine part will
still run OK, but there is no life evident on the 240v or 12v output
side. Last time I used it, it was fine, suggesting a simple fault/bad
connection somewhere.

I have lost faith in the local agent, who after faffing for three
weeks, declares that it needs something called an ADI unit, at a cost
of =A3240. He did however tell me something I didn't know, which is
that it will also run on petrol.

Can any generator experts tell me what to look for in diagnosing the
fault?


Nope, but until an expert stops by here's my two pen'oth.it's should
have a whirly thing driving an alternator which will produce AC at some
sort of voltage which will then be stepped up or down as required
and/or rectified by some electronic gubbins.

I you can't where these bits are hidden, or can't find/fix the fault,
it might be worth looking at the cheap small generators which have come
onto the market recently. Se previous posts here (via Google) for
details.

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