Troubleshooting (Engine And Generator) - MULTIQUIP TLG8SSK4F Operation And Parts Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE AND GENERATOR)

SYMPTOM
Engine starts. "Engine Speed
Switch" is in HIGH position.
Engine speed rises and
battery discharges too soon.
Engine starts and "Engine
Speed Switch" is in HIGH
position. Engine speed
rises and engine seems
overloaded.
Engine starts and "Engine
Speed Switch" is in HIGH
position. Engine speed
rises and engine has large
vibrations overload.
Engine starts and "Engine
Speed Switch" is in HIGH
position. Engine speed rises
and engine has abnormal
noise.
Engine starts and "Engine
Speed Switch" is in HIGH
position. Engine speed rises
and remains at high speed
when "Engine Speed Switch"
is placed in the LOW position.
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Table 12. Engine and Generator Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
Defective Engine Regulator?
Defective Wiring?
Defective Alternator?
Damaged Alternator Bearing?
Bad Engine Installation?
Loose Engine Parts?
Defective Alternator?
Defective Enclosure?
Defective Engine Speed Switch?
Defective Solenoid?
SOLUTION
Replace Regulator.
Repair or Replace Wiring.
Repair or Replace Alternator.
Replace Rotor.
Repeat Installation of Engine. .
Check all engine parts for tightness.
Check alternator for damaged bearing or loose
clamping bolts.
Check enclosure bolts for tightness.
Replace Engine Speed Switch.
Replace Solenoid.