Troubleshooting - Shindaiwa DGK60D Owner's Manual

12. Troubleshooting

WARNING : ELECTRIC SHOCK/INJURY
 Do not touch output terminals or internal electric parts while the generator is
operating.
 Do not open the check door during operation. Be careful of pinching or
catching of moving parts such as the cooling fan and fan belt.
 Always be sure to stop the engine and remove the engine key when
performing inspection or maintenance.
CAUTION : FIRE
 Never allow flame to come close to the generator.
CAUTION : BURNS
 Do not touch the engine and muffler after stopping the engine as they are still
hot.
Inspect this generator when operation is poor to determine the fault/malfunction.
Request the authorized distributor where the generator was purchased to perform
maintenance if you cannot find any faults/malfunctions during inspection.
Problem
Starter motor 1. Battery output is weak
does not drive 2. Battery is deteriorated
or speed is low 3. Battery terminal is OFF or loose
4. Battery terminal is corroded
5. Starter switch or relay is defective
6. Starter motor is defective
7. ECU (Engine Controller) is defective
Starter motor 1. Fuel is insufficient
drives but 2. Fuel filter is clogged
engine does 3. Gauze filter is clogged
not start 4. Water is interfused in fuel line
5. Air is interfused in fuel line
6. Fuel pump defective
7. Emergency operation/Fault detection
<Ambient 1. Fuel is frozen
temperature 2. Water in fuel line is frozen
falls down 3. Pre-heater is defective
below zero>
Suspected cause
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Action
1. Check battery fluid or charge
2. Replace Battery
3. Fix/Tighten terminal
4. Clean terminal
5. Ask our distributor to repair
6. Ask our distributor to repair
7. Ask our distributor to repair
1. Add fuel
2. Clean/Replace fuel filter
3. Clean/Replace gauze filter
4. Drain water in water separator, fuel filter
or fuel tank
5. Extract the air
6-1. Check/Replace fuse
6-2. Check/Replace fuel pump
7. Ask our distributor to repair
1. Use winterized fuel
2. Drain water in fuel line
3. Ask our distributor to repair