Troubleshooting - North Star M165911V Owner's Manual

Problem Possible Causes
Engine will not a) Low oil level.
start. b) Fouled spark plug.
c) Out of fuel.
d) Stop switch in OFF position.
Voltage too low. a) Engine speed too slow.
b) Generator is overloaded.
Circuit breaker a) Defective load connected to
trips.
b) Defective receptacle.
c) Generator overloaded.
Voltage too high. a) Engine speed too high.
Generator a) Generator is overloaded.
overheating.
b) Insufficient ventilation.
No output voltage. a) Defective load connected to
b) Broken or loose wire.
c) Defective receptacle.
d) Defective stator.
e) Defective rotor.
f) Defective capacitor.
g) Circuit breaker tripped.
Engine lacks a) Generator is overloaded.
power.
b) Dirty air filter.
Engine shuts down a) Out of fuel.
during operation. b) Low oil level.

Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING
generator.
generator.
Possible Remedies
a) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
b) Clean or replace spark plug.
c) Fill fuel tank.
d) Place switch in ON position.
a) Bring generator to a qualified technician for
adjustment.
b) Reduce the load. (See Power Load Planning &
Mgt. section of this manual.)
a) Disconnect load.
b) Replace receptacle.
c) Reduce the load. (See Power Load Planning &
Mgt. section of this manual.)
a) Bring generator to a qualified technician for
adjustment.
a) Reduce the load. (See Power Load Planning &
Mgt. section of this manual.)
b) Make sure there is at least 7 feet of clearance on
all sides of generator.
a) Disconnect load.
b) Bring generator to a qualified technician for repair.
c) Replace receptacle.
d) Bring generator to a qualified technician for repair.
e) Bring generator to a qualified technician for repair.
f) Bring generator to a qualified technician for repair.
g) Reset circuit breaker and reduce loads connected
to the generator.
a) Reduce the load. (See Power Load Planning &
Mgt. section of this manual.)
b) Clean or replace air filter.
a) Fill fuel tank.
b) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
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