Troubleshooting - North Star M165914W Owner's Manual

Problem
Engine will not start.
Voltage too low.
Circuit breaker trips.
Voltage too high.
Generator overheating.
No output voltage.
Engine lacks power.
Engine shuts down
during operation.

Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Causes
a) Low oil level.
b) Fouled spark plug.
c) Out of fuel.
d) Stop switch in OFF position.
a) Engine speed too slow.
b) Generator is overloaded.
a) Defective load connected to generator.
b) Defective receptacle.
c) Generator overloaded.
a) Engine speed too high.
a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Insufficient ventilation.
a) Defective load connected to generator.
b) Broken or loose wire.
c) Defective receptacle.
d) Defective stator.
e) Defective rotor.
f) Defective capacitor.
g) Circuit breaker tripped.
a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Dirty air filter.
a) Out of fuel.
b) Low oil level.
Possible Remedies
a) Fill crankcase to proper oil
b) Clean or replace spark plug.
c) Fill fuel tank.
d) Place switch in ON position.
a) Bring generator to a qualified
b) Reduce the load. (See Power
a) Disconnect load.
b) Replace receptacle.
c) Reduce the load. (See Power
a) Bring generator to a qualified
a) Reduce the load. (See Power
b) Make sure there is at least 3
a) Disconnect load.
b) Bring generator to a qualified
c) Replace receptacle.
d) Bring generator to a qualified
e) Bring generator to a qualified
f) Bring generator to a qualified
g) Reset circuit breaker and
a) Reduce the load. (See Power
b) Clean or replace air filter.
a) Fill fuel tank.
b) Fill crankcase to proper oil
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