Generator shuts down
I have a Champion portable generator. It is kept outside with a champion cover, and usually a secondary cover on it.
I went to use it today as we had a power outage and it was very hot and wanted to keep my refrigerator and freezers at the set temperatures.
It started fine. The power cord was plugged into the generator and the outlet going into the main box.
It shut down after about 20 seconds. My initial thought was a fuel supply issue. I have kept the fuel in the on board tank conditioned to avoid the ethanol gunkup.
It would run for 10-30 seconds and shut down.
I disconnected the power cord at the generator, and it ran fine. The generator reported it was uploading 239 volts.
Plug the cord into the outlet feeding the main box and it shuts down.
It seems that the motor is fine,
It seems the generator itself is fine.
It seems that once the load is placed onto the generator by opening up the cord connection to the house it sucks.
As my suggestions is greatly appreciated .