Powermate Gen. 4KW starts easy, runs 10-15 min. - shuts off

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  • / Powermate Gen. 4KW starts easy, runs 10-15 min. - shuts off
Generator has 1990 B&S 8 HP Magnetron w/low oil shut down.
When cold, it starts 2, 3 pulls. Runs for 10 to 15 minutes and cuts off.
As if the switch was turned off. While running it powered a 3/4 in. driver/drill.
Will not re-start until cooled off.
Is the Magnetron over heating?
THX for any help!
 

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  • / Powermate Gen. 4KW starts easy, runs 10-15 min. - shuts off
Maybe, Need to run it till is shuts off and then check for spark. May also want to unplug the low oil shutdown to test that aspect to make sure it isn't failing if you are losing spark to differentiate between the two possible issues.
 
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