Section 5: Troubleshooting / Quick Reference Guide; Generator Troubleshooting - Honeywell G0070632 Owner's Manual

Section 5: Troubleshooting / Quick Reference Guide

Generator Troubleshooting

Problem Cause
Blown fuse.
Engine will not
Loose, corroded, or defective battery cables.
crank.
Defective starter contact.
Defective starter motor.
Discharged battery.
No fuel.
Defective fuel solenoid (FS).
Engine cranks but
Open Wire 14 from controller.
will not start.
Defective spark plug(s).
Valve clearance out of adjustment.
Air cleaner plugged or damaged.
Defective spark plug(s).
Incorrect fuel pressure.
Engine starts hard
and runs rough.
Fuel selector in wrong position.
Valve(s) out of adjustment.
Internal engine issue.
Generator is set to Controller wired incorrectly.
OFF, but the engine
Defective control board.
continues to run.
Main line circuit breaker (MLCB) (generator
disconnect) is OFF (OPEN).
No AC output from
Generator internal failure.
generator.
Engine may be warming up.
Refer to
Owner's Manual for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
Cold Smart Start.
Troubleshooting / Quick Reference Guide
Correction
Correct short circuit condition by replacing 7.5 A
fuse in generator control panel. Contact an
Independent Authorized Service Dealer (IASD) if
fuse continues to blow.
Tighten, clean, or replace as necessary.*
Tighten, clean, or replace as necessary.*
Tighten, clean, or replace as necessary.*
Charge or replace battery.
Replenish fuel / turn on fuel valve.
Replenish fuel / turn on fuel valve.
Replenish fuel / turn on fuel valve.
Clean; inspect gap; replace plug(s) if necessary.
Reset valve clearance
Inspect and clean air cleaner.
Clean; inspect gap; replace plug(s) as needed.
Confirm fuel pressure to regulator is 10–12 in water
column (19–22 mm Hg) for LP, and 3.5–7.0 in water
column (9–13 mm Hg) for natural gas.
Turn fuel conversion valve to correct position.
Adjust valve clearance.
Contact an IASD for assistance.
Contact an IASD for assistance.
Contact an IASD for assistance.
Reset generator disconnect to ON (CLOSED).
Contact an IASD for assistance.
Check the controller screen to verify status.
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