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New Boat Owner - Need help with kohler Generator.


Hello folks, I am very new to yachts and generators. I recently purchased 2003 Carver 396 aft which is equipped with a 10KW Kohler 4-cyl generator. I cannot start the generator using the start button or remote button as it makes a constant clicking sound. One mechanic told me it is the starter solenoid (he jumped the post manually and starter kicked in) so I ordered a new solenoid with a matching part number from Kohler. After replacing the solenoid, it's doing the same exact thing. Someone here (on another post) recommended checking the oil level, which is new and full. I am a bit perplexed. Please help. I have replaced all five batteries just two weeks ago so it's definitely not the battery. I am just wondering if I am replacing a wrong model solenoid (someone put in the wrong model solenoid before my possession of boat) The PO insists it worked when they used it last 7 months ago. They were living in the boat and using shore-power for last few months. Is there a setting, breaker, button or anything I am not doing right. I am at a loss here. Anyone with a carver and a Kohler can you please chime in?

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