Engine Starts Then Stops; Engine Will Not Shut Off; Table 4-2 Engine Starts Then Stops; Table 4-3 Engine Will Not Shut Off - Carrier RG2059 Series Operation And Service

4.1.2

Engine Starts Then Stops

Condition
Engine stops after a few
rotations
4.1.3

Engine Will Not Shut Off

Condition
Engine will not shut off
4.1.4 Starter Motor Malfunction
Condition
Starter motor will not crank or
turns slowly
T-361
Table 4–2 Engine Starts Then Stops
Possible Cause
No fuel in tank
Intake heater switch not held long enough
Fuel filter restricted
Air cleaner or hose restricted
Engine crankcase breather
restricted
Safety device open
Open wiring circuit to fuel solenoid
Fuel solenoid defective
Fuel supply restricted
Mechanical lift fuel pump malfunction
Low oil / oil pressure switch defective
Leak in fuel system
Injector nozzle(s) defective
Injection pump defective
Generator internal overloads open
Table 4–3 Engine Will Not Shut Off
Possible Cause
Loose ground connection
Improperly seated fuel solenoid
Table 4–4 Starter Motor Malfunction
Possible Cause
Battery insufficiently charged
Battery cable connections loose or oxidized Check/Replace
Battery cables defective
Starter brushes shorted out
Starter brushes hang up, defective or have
no contact
Starter solenoid damaged
Ignition switch defective
Engine lube oil too heavy
4–2
Remedy/Reference Section
Section 2.10/Section
Hold switch
Replace
Section 5.5.11
Section 5.5.12
or hose
Section 2.9
Check
Replace
Section 2.11,Section
Section 5.5.3
Engine Manual
Section 5.5.7
Check
Engine Manual
Engine Manual
Table 2–4
Remedy/Reference Section
Clean/Tighten
Correct
Remedy/Reference Section
Charge
Check/Replace
Engine Manual
Engine Manual
Engine Manual
Replace
Table 2.11.
2.11.
5.5.2, and