PowerStation P3201 Owner's Manual page 27

Stationary standby electric generator
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SYMPTOM
Engine does not crank
Engine cranks without
starting
Engine starts then
immediately shuts down
No generator output
200-2653
T T
R R
O O
U U
T T
R R
O O
U U
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Loose battery cables
Defective battery
Improper battery charger
function
Fault in starter signal circuit
Blown control circuit fuse
Low battery
Poor fuel supply
Low oil pressure
High engine temperature
Main line circuit breaker
tripped
Disconnect breaker tripped
Generator loss of excitation
Excitation capacitor failure
Generator diode or varistor
failure
Generator head fault
B B
L L
E E
S S
H H
O O
O O
T T
I I
N N
G G
B B
L L
E E
S S
H H
O O
O O
T T
I I
N N
G G
CORRECTIVE ACTION
• Check all battery cable connections.
• Test battery. Replace as necessary.
• Ensure charger is plugged into receptacle.
• Check for tripped main circuit. Reset if required.
• Check all charger cable connections for cleanness and
tightness.
• Check charger lights to verify correct operation. See Table
A, Page 25.
• Contact a qualified generator dealer for service assistance.
• Check control circuit fuse.
• Test battery. Replace as necessary.
• Ensure charger is plugged into receptacle.
• Check for tripped main circuit breaker. Reset if required.
• Check all charger cable connections for cleanness and
tightness.
• Check charger lights to verify correct operation. See Table
A, Page 25.
• Ensure all manual shutoff valves are open.
• Check for proper fuel supply pressure.
• Verify size and fill level of propane tank (LPG only).
• Check fuel solenoid voltage during cranking.
• Check engine oil level.
• Check switch for proper function.
• Allow engine to cool, then restart.
• Decrease loads on generator.
• Check enclosure openings for blockage.
• Check breaker. Clear faults, then reclose breaker.
• Check for tripped breaker in circuit between generator
output and transfer switch. Clear fault, then reclose breaker.
• Contact a qualified generator dealer for service assistance.
• Contact a qualified generator dealer for service assistance.
• Contact a qualified generator dealer for service assistance.
• Contact a qualified generator dealer for service assistance.
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