Ratickle

Good info. Thanks Should I assume the same holds true for the generator? It is definitely above the water line. Not sure what type of pump it has, but will be in there headfirst tomorrow!!

Poorsche

The genset has a rubber impellor and it will not tolerate runnng dry. I'd put a "T" in the pickup line with a hose connection to make sure it's primed --it will also let you test and run the genset on the trailer or work rack.

The manual says gensets should be run for and hour per week with full load to minimize carbonn problems, dry gaskets etc in fuel system.

If you dry sotre or trailer boat you are going to have "air-lock" problems with AC and genset so you may as well just get setup to prime both.

Ted G

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The genset pump is different and will pull it's own prime. There will be a short run dry but most times it is no big deal as long as a little water is still in the pump (like starting your engines after being on the trailer). If it has sat for a long time and the pump is dry, a little prime water would be good to lube the pump. I know the pump on my big boat genset is rated for a 6 foot pull, and that sucker pumps some serious water.