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Troubleshooting
Section 8
PROBLEM
The engine will not crank.
The engine cranks but will not start.
The engine starts hard and runs rough.
The generator is set to OFF, but the engine
continues to run.
There is no AC output from the generator.
There is no transfer to standby after utility
source failure.
Unit consumes large amounts of oil.
* Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for assistance.
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CAUSE
1. Fuse blown.
2. Loose, corroded or defective battery cables.
3. Defective starter contact.
4. Defective starter motor.
5. Dead Battery.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Defective fuel solenoid (FS).
3. Open #14 wire from engine control board.
4. Defective spark plug(s).
5. Valve lash out of adjustment.
1. Air cleaner plugged or damaged.
2. Defective spark plug(s).
3. Fuel pressure incorrect.
4. Fuel selector in wrong position.
1. Controller wired incorrectly
2. Defective control board.
1. Main line circuit breaker is in the OFF (or
OPEN) position.
2. Generator internal failure.
1. Main line circuit breaker is in the OFF
(or OPEN position).
2. Defective transfer switch coil
3. Defective transfer relay
4. Transfer relay circuit open
5. Defective control logic board.
1. Engine over fi lled with oil.
2. Engine breather defective.
3. Improper type or viscosity of oil.
4. Damaged gasket, seal or hose.
CORRECTION
1. Correct short circuit condition by replacing
7.5 Amp fuse in generator control panel.
2. Tighten, clean or replace as necessary.*
3. *See #2.
4. *See #2.
5. Charge or replace battery.
1. Replenish fuel / Turn on fuel valve.
2. *
3. Repair wiring.
4. Clean, re-gap or replace plug(s).
5. Reset valve lash.
1. Check / replace air cleaner.
2. Clean, re-gap or replace plug(s).
3. Confi rm fuel pressure to regulator is 10-
12" water column (19-22 mm mercury) for
LP, and 3.5 - 7" water column (7 - 13 mm
mercury) for natural gas.
4. Move selector to correct position..
1. Repair wiring or replace controller.
2. *
1. Reset circuit breaker to ON (or CLOSED).
2. *
1. Reset circuit breaker to ON (or CLOSED).*
2. *
3. *
3. *
5. *
1. Adjust oil to proper level.
2. *
3. See "Engine Oil Recommendations".
4. Check for oil leaks.
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