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Old 07-21-2020, 10:54 AM   #8
KRatcliff
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Default Re: Onan 5,500 Generator

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel View Post
The generators cooling system is designed to flow air properly with the cover on and the access door in place. Removing the door defeats the design.
That is spot on. I had a plastic clip break on the bottom access plate to remove the oil filter on a QD 8,000. I removed this plate and put it on a shelf. The generator kept running hot until I got new plastic clips and replaced this little door.
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