Troubleshooting (Engine And Generator) - MULTIQUIP TLG8SSK4F Operation And Parts Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE AND GENERATOR)

SYMPTOM
Engine fails to start and
starter does not rotate.
Engine fails to start and
starter rotates.
Engine starts. "Engine Speed
Switch" is in HIGH position
and engine remains at low
speed.
Engine starts and "Engine
Speed Switch" is in HIGH
position. Engine speed rises
and no voltage is present in
AC power source.
Engine starts and "Engine
Speed Switch" is in HIGH
position. Engine speed rises
and voltage is too low or
cannot be used
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Table 12. Engine and Generator Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
Dead Battery?
Defective Starter Switch?
Defective Starter?
Fuse F5 Burned Out?
Broken Pre-Heat Circuit?
No Fuel?
Defective Wiring?
Defective Engine Speed Switch?
Clogged Fuel Strainer?
Clogged Air Cleaner?
Disconnected Wiring?
Defective Solenoid?
Fuse F2 Burned Out?
No Voltage Present in AC Power
source?
Defective Rotor?
Defective Voltmeter?
Disconnected Wiring?
Layer Short-Circuit in armature
winding?
Defective AVR?
Defective Circuit Breaker (Protector)? Replace Circuit Breaker (Protector).
Layer Short-Circuit, Broken Wires In
Armature Winding?
Defective AVR?
SOLUTION
Replace Battery.
Replace Switch.
Replace Starter.
Replace Fuse.
Check Pre-Heat Circuit.
Add Fuel.
Check Wiring.
Replace Switch.
Clean or Replace.
Clean or Replace.
Check and Repair Wiring.
Replace Solenoid.
Check Solenoid and Solenoid Circuit and
Replace Fuse.
Replace Rectifier (RE).
Replace Rotor.
Replace Voltmeter.
Check and Repair Wiring.
Replace Armature.
Replace If Necessary.
Repair or Replace Armature.
Replace If Necessary.