Troubleshooting - North Star M165967M Owner's Manual

Portable, outdoor use-only, gasoline generator
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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.
Engine shuts down
during operation.

Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Causes
a) Low oil level.
b) Fouled spark plug.
c) Out of fuel.
d) Engine key switch in 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.
g) Circuit breaker tripped.
a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Dirty air filter.
a) Out of fuel.
b) Low oil level.
Possible Remedies
a) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
b) Clean or replace spark plug.
c) Fill fuel tank.
d) Place engine key switch in ON position.
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.
a) Fill fuel tank.
b) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
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