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Problem
Engine will not start.
Voltage too low.
Circuit breaker trips.
Voltage too high.
Generator overheating.
No output voltage.
Engine lacks power or
sputters.
Engine shuts down
during operation.
Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Causes
a) Low oil level.
b) Fouled spark plug.
c) No fuel supplied.
d) Stop switch in OFF position.
e) Battery disconnected or dead.
f)
Inlet fuel pressure is incorrect.
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.
c) Fouled spark plug.
a) No fuel supplied.
b) Low oil level.
Possible Remedies
a) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
b) Clean or replace spark plug.
c) Check fuel supply.
d) Place switch in ON position.
e) Charge or replace battery.
Inlet fuel pressure should be within 7"-11" water
f)
column, or 4-6 oz.
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 3 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.
c) Clean or replace spark plug.
a) Provide sufficient fuel supply.
b) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
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