I'm not a generator expert myself, but I assume the electric starting works like every other electric starter in that it has a switch that connects power to an electric motor that turns the gas motor to get it in motion so it'll start.
I'd say the place to start is with the switch itself. Do you have and are you conversant with the use of an ohmmeter? If so, I'd suggest pulling the switch and checking the contacts, then hooking up an ohmmeter and seeing if you're getting a good connection. The switch itself just snaps in place; depending on the exact cut of the hole it sits in it may just pry out, but it's possible you might have to get in behind it and squeeze the tabs holding it in place. Here's the switch itself; it's an on-off switch with a momentary contact position for the starter, so it has three pins.
[image|3163581]
To me, it's rather overpriced; I deal with finding components regularly so I'd personally be tempted to try and find a cheaper replacement, but the genuine article will, of course, always be the safest bet. Here are a couple of sites that sell that switch.
According to the [link|https://prod-generacsoa.azurefd.net/manualsweb/manuals/3005969719/10000033429|wiring diagram|new_window=true], the switch goes directly to the starter motor, so that eliminates the possibility that a starter relay could be the problem. That really points to the likelihood that it's the switch itself that's the issue, so that's definitely where I'd start.
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According to the [link|https://prod-generacsoa.azurefd.net/manualsweb/manuals/3005969719/10000033429|wiring diagram|new_window=true], the switch goes directly to the starter motor. It's likely that the switch itself that's the issue, so that's where I'd start. The Black/White wire is the one that goes to the starter motor. According to that diagram there's something called a Starter Contactor attached to the Starter Motor; I assume that's either some sort of relay or possibly the equivalent of a starter solenoid in a car. That could also be the issue if it's what carries the majority of the electric current to the starter motor.
In trying to locate a service manual, I did find that wiring diagram I mentioned, and there are a few other manuals that might be helpful on that same page. Here's the link.
[link|https://www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup/product-manuals?modelNo=PMC168000|Generac Power Systems - Find My Manual, Parts List, and Product Support|new_window=true]
Hope that helps! Let us know how it goes and what you find.
Hi TVZ,
I'm not a generator expert myself, but I assume the electric starting works like every other electric starter in that it has a switch that connects power to an electric motor that turns the gas motor to get it in motion so it'll start.
I'd say the place to start is with the switch itself. Do you have and are you conversant with the use of an ohmmeter? If so, I'd suggest pulling the switch and checking the contacts, then hooking up an ohmmeter and seeing if you're getting a good connection. The switch itself just snaps in place; depending on the exact cut of the hole it sits in it may just pry out, but it's possible you might have to get in behind it and squeeze the tabs holding it in place. Here's the switch itself; it's an on-off switch with a momentary contact position for the starter, so it has three pins.
[image|3163581]
To me, it's rather overpriced; I deal with finding components regularly so I'd personally be tempted to try and find a cheaper replacement, but the genuine article will, of course, always be the safest bet. Here are a couple of sites that sell that switch.
[link|https://www.repairtoolparts.com/dewalt-parts/miscellaneous-parts/dewalt-5140175-06-on-off-switch-engine|DeWalt 5140175-06 Compatibility|new_window=true]
[link|https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-5140175-06-Replacement-Generator-DXGNR7000/dp/B07KNLRDJN|Amazon.com: DeWalt OEM 5140175-06 Generator Switch DXGNR7000 : Patio, Lawn & Garden|new_window=true]
If you haven't picked up on it already, the DeWalt part number for that switch is 5140175-06.
That would be the first thing I'd try. If you don't have one already, there's a User Manual available here.
[link|https://www.dewalt.com/GLOBALBOM/QU/DXGNR6500/0/Instruction_Manual/EN/10000033366_DXGNR6500_8000.pdf|10000033366.book|new_window=true]
According to the [link|https://prod-generacsoa.azurefd.net/manualsweb/manuals/3005969719/10000033429|wiring diagram|new_window=true], the switch goes directly to the starter motor, so that eliminates the possibility that a starter relay could be the problem. That really points to the likelihood that it's the switch itself that's the issue, so that's definitely where I'd start.
In trying to locate a service manual, I did find that wiring diagram I mentioned, and there are a few other manuals that might be helpful on that same page. Here's the link.
[link|https://www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup/product-manuals?modelNo=PMC168000|Generac Power Systems - Find My Manual, Parts List, and Product Support|new_window=true]
Hope that helps! Let us know how it goes and what you find.