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Troubleshooting
5.1
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
The engine will not crank.
The engine cranks but
will not start.
The engine starts hard
and runs rough.
The AUTO/OFF/MANUAL
switch is set to OFF, but
the engine continues
to run.
There is no AC output
from the generator.
Unit consumes large
amounts of oil.**
* Contact the nearest Dealer for assistance.
** Most of the oil may be consumed in the oil reservoir between 500 hour service intervals. This is especially true during the first
500 hours of use.
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Cause
1.
Fuse blown.
2.
Loose, corroded or defective
battery cables.
3.
Defective starter motor.
4.
Dead Battery.
1.
Out of fuel.
2.
Defective fuel solenoid (FS).
3.
Open #14 wire from
engine control board.
4.
Fouled spark plug(s).
5.
Valve lash out of adjustment.
6.
Choke not operating.
1.
Air cleaner plugged
or damaged.
2.
Fouled spark plug(s).
3.
Fuel pressure incorrect.
4.
Choke remains closed.
1.
Defective switch.
2.
AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch
wired incorrectly.
3.
Defective control board.
1.
Main line circuit breaker is in
the OFF (or OPEN) position.
2.
Generator internal failure.
1.
Engine over filled with oil.
2.
Improper type or viscosity of oil.
3.
Damaged gasket, seal or hose.
4.
Engine breather defective.
Correction
1.
Correct short circuit condition, replace 7.5A
fuse in generator
control panel.
2.
Tighten, clean or replace
as necessary.
3.
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4.
Charge or replace battery.
1.
Replenish fuel/Turn on fuel valve.
2.
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3.
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4.
Clean, re-gap or replace plug(s).
5.
Reset valve lash.
6.
Verify choke plate moves freely.
1.
Check, replace air cleaner.
2.
Clean, re-gap or replace plug(s).
3.
Confirm fuel pressure to regulator
is 10-12" water column (0.36-0.43 psi) for
LP .
4.
Verify choke solenoid moves freely.
1.
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2.
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3.
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1.
Reset circuit breaker
to ON (or CLOSED).
2.
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1.
Adjust oil to proper level.
2.
See "Engine Oil Recommendations".
3.
Check for oil leaks.
4.
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