A generator that clicks, cranks slowly or does nothing when you start it often has a battery or starter problem. Generator batteries wear out, and a standby unit that sits for months can lose charge without anyone noticing.
- A weak or dead battery, or corroded terminals
- A failed starter motor or starter relay
- A battery charger that has stopped working
- A loose or damaged cable
Replacing a battery is often a quick fix, but it is worth checking why it failed, because a failed charger will kill the next battery too. Call and describe how the generator behaves when you try to start it.