On Friday, December 12, 2014 9:44:25 AM UTC-5, Danny D. wrote:
Stormin Mormon wrote, on Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:44:03 -0500:

1) Start with the basics. Change the oil, make sure
the unit is clean and free of dust and debris.

I've never changed the oil, but I doubt that's the problem,
but it's a great idea nonetheless.

I would think the oil should be changed about once a year,
but I agree an oil change isn't the issue.



I'll also take the
battery down to Autozone to have load tested.

Or just replace it if it's 6+ years old. I think that's what
I would do with a standby generator, as just normal PM.
But again, since it starts and runs, that isn't the problem.