Troubleshooting - North Star 6500 DPG 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

Possible Causes
a) Low oil level.
b) Air in the line.
c) Out of fuel.
d) Battery is defective.
e) Fuel Filter clogged.
f) Fuel shut off valve is in the 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.
a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Dirty air filter.
a) Out of fuel.
b) Low oil level.
Possible Remedies
a)
level.
b)
line.
(see page 9)
c) Fill fuel tank.
d) Charge or replace battery.
e) Replace fuel filter.
f) Turn the valve to the ON position.
a)
technician for adjustment.
b)
Application section of this manual.)
a)
b)
c) Reduce the load. (See Load
Application section of this manual.)
a)
technician for adjustment.
a)
Application section of this manual.)
b)
feet of
clearance on all sides of generator.
a)
b)
technician for repair.
c) Replace receptacle.
d)
technician for repair.
e)
technician for repair.
f) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for repair.
a)
Application section of this manual.)
b)
a)
b)
level.
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Fill crankcase to proper oil
Bleed the air from the fuel
Bring generator to a qualified
Reduce the load. (See Load
Disconnect load.
Replace receptacle.
Bring generator to a qualified
Reduce the load. (See Load
Make sure there is at least 3
Disconnect load.
Bring generator to a qualified
Bring generator to a qualified
Bring generator to a qualified
Reduce the load. (See Load
Clean or replace air filter.
Fill fuel tank.
Fill crankcase to proper oil