Yanmar (Chinese) Clone generators -- where to get a key?

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lowes or any key making palce should be able to copy that.

 

[jas67]

lowes or any key making palce should be able to copy that.

The local Ace Hardware didn't have the correct blank. I'll need to check Homey Depot and Lowes too.

 

[jas67]

Here is the pic of the key for my Chinese Yanmar clone generator.

Dex -- that is definitely the same key. What "brand" is your generator?

 

[jas67]

Do you have a wiring diagram?

After thinking about it a toggle switch and push button should work
and if it has glow plugs a second push button and relay for it.

check for a good lock shop they should have one to fit.
take the other lock with you to try it in at the shop blank should slide in before its cut.

check the other tractor dealers again take lock and key with you and see if key fits in.

tom

I already "rang out" the switch with a meter, and know how to replaces it with a SPDT toggle, and a pushbutton. It is pretty tight in there, spacewise and, and since both units work fine, it would just be easier to get keys if I can find them. Also, I like things to be neat, and if I remove the key switch, that leaves one large hole, where I would need two smaller ones, so then I'd need to make a "boo-boo" plate to cover that. Yes, it can be done, but way more time required than I have to put on the project. Again, easier to just get the correct key.

Thanks,
Jay

 

[dex3361]

Dex -- that is definitely the same key. What "brand" is your generator?

Here is a link to 2 sites that sell the same genset.
Aurora Generators/Emergency Power .com

OptiGenerators


Optigenerators is the supplier for this series generator and they supply Aurora, my machine was shipped from their warehouse in Atlanta GA.

 

[dex3361]

Did you order a key?

 

[jas67]

Did you order a key?

Not yet. The first vendors has a minimum shipping charge of $15, and doesn't list just the key. I can get a new switch and keys for $40 + $15 shipping. $55 is a lot for a key.

The other vendor doesn't have online ordering, and I haven't had time to call them on the phone.

Thanks,
Jay

 

[Dustpile]

Right and Wrong.. Atlanta is the distribution center for portable generators only. It operates under the name Opti Generators. Miami and Delaware is Aurora Generators LLC and Toronto Canada is Aurora Generators Inc.

There are others and over a dozen website names. No different from any other large company that has parent companies and other names to operate under. It is done for legal and logistic reasons.

Aurora is the main retail business and found on EmergencyPower.com click on "Parts" There is a huge selection of parts for Yangdong and Yanmar clones.

Here is a link to 2 sites that sell the same genset.
Aurora Generators/Emergency Power .com

OptiGenerators


Optigenerators is the supplier for this series generator and they supply Aurora, my machine was shipped from their warehouse in Atlanta GA.