Removing my generator
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HornedToad
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What goes up must come down... I've never taken one out, but can list the steps to install one in reverse.
You could follow the installation manual from back to front...
https://www.norwall.com/product_pdfs/6023_hgjaa_spec_j_install_2015.pdf
Unplug remote start; Unhook the electrical connections, this is probably easier done at the junction box on the back wall of the battery compartment than inside the generator; Unhook the battery cables; Unhook the fuel lines; remove the tailpipe; removed the four mounting bolts from underneath the generator...
Now hear is the tricky part that I can give you some advice from past experience... buy a case of beer and invite two of you biggest friends over. Back up your pick-up with the tailgate down to set the generator on; Cut a piece of plywood to make a ramp to slide the generator out of the box on to the tailgate being careful not to damage the lip of the door frame. I could not get my generator in without cracking the battery compartment side of the sheet metal generator box by removing the screws and pulling it out of the way. Make sure you silicone it back in place to keep an airtight seal. Drink the rest of the beer!!!
You could follow the installation manual from back to front...
https://www.norwall.com/product_pdfs/6023_hgjaa_spec_j_install_2015.pdf
Unplug remote start; Unhook the electrical connections, this is probably easier done at the junction box on the back wall of the battery compartment than inside the generator; Unhook the battery cables; Unhook the fuel lines; remove the tailpipe; removed the four mounting bolts from underneath the generator...
Now hear is the tricky part that I can give you some advice from past experience... buy a case of beer and invite two of you biggest friends over. Back up your pick-up with the tailgate down to set the generator on; Cut a piece of plywood to make a ramp to slide the generator out of the box on to the tailgate being careful not to damage the lip of the door frame. I could not get my generator in without cracking the battery compartment side of the sheet metal generator box by removing the screws and pulling it out of the way. Make sure you silicone it back in place to keep an airtight seal. Drink the rest of the beer!!!
Thanks, I have the manual so I'll look at. I was wondering how heavy it would be.
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It maybe still under warranty, I'll have to check. It's sitting at my hunting camp in Georgia and I live in Florida, so I was just trying to avoid dragging it back home.
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Awesome, thanks for the information I'll definitely check into that.
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HornedToad
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That is good advice from Cliff & Lynn. If you can find an Onan dealer close there is no need to pull it out and the stuff your unhooking may just be the problem.
You old timers can correct me if I'm wrong but for some of the 500 + hour service items and many repairs the unit has to be pulled. My dealer said they would have to pull the unit to change the spark plugs which is recommended @ 450 hours, I'm setting @ 800 hours as she purrs like a kitten with the original plugs so I haven't even considered changing them out.
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Jim.Allison
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The weight is 275 LBS, it is awkward to install and remove and requires some creativity. I have heard that the guys that repair them are really good at removing them from the garage.
However, one way to remove one is to get a common garden wagon with the drop down sides like you gan get at Northern Tool, fashion two rails that will ultimately slide under the gen, shim them up so that nothing rest on the door moulding, but rather the motor mounts only, raise or lower your rig until the rails you made will be level with the motor mounts nad wagon, get a healthy, strong young man to lay on his back and bench the cooling vent side (hot air exhaust side) while you slide one of the rails in under the generator and above the motor mount, with that done, raise and block the other side until you can get the other rail into place this will require a little effort and ingenuity as there is no real place to grab it and bench it except the cool air inlet, work with it you will get it blocked up high enough to get a rail under it. Lube the rail (2X4) or other material with what ever you have around, I used some 3 inch wide teak tongue and grove flooring, and some white lithium spray, and with all the lines and connections disconnected it should slide right out onto your garden wagon. To install, reverse process. 20 minutes and it should be out.
However, one way to remove one is to get a common garden wagon with the drop down sides like you gan get at Northern Tool, fashion two rails that will ultimately slide under the gen, shim them up so that nothing rest on the door moulding, but rather the motor mounts only, raise or lower your rig until the rails you made will be level with the motor mounts nad wagon, get a healthy, strong young man to lay on his back and bench the cooling vent side (hot air exhaust side) while you slide one of the rails in under the generator and above the motor mount, with that done, raise and block the other side until you can get the other rail into place this will require a little effort and ingenuity as there is no real place to grab it and bench it except the cool air inlet, work with it you will get it blocked up high enough to get a rail under it. Lube the rail (2X4) or other material with what ever you have around, I used some 3 inch wide teak tongue and grove flooring, and some white lithium spray, and with all the lines and connections disconnected it should slide right out onto your garden wagon. To install, reverse process. 20 minutes and it should be out.
alwaysbusy
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Onan is made by Cummins. Service centers can be found on their website. They have hook-ups for rv's so you may stay on their premises in your coach while they are servicing your unit or you may drop it. I've utilized Cummins for my previous hauler's Onan, they do great work; however, I will tell you they charge $110 an hour labor, it's not cheap. They probably charge more today seeming that was years ago. If your under warranty, use it and take the coach there, you won't be sorry either way.
My back is hurting just reading that lol, I'll try finding a service center close to my hunting lease or just wait till the season is over. Thanks for the info
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Jim.Allison
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LOL. That is why you will be the boss. The man with the plan never does the actual work, unless he has too.