Troubleshooting Guide - DeWalt DG series Instruction Manual

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TrouBLEShooTInG GuIDE

This section provides a list of the more frequently encountered malfunctions, their causes and corrective actions. The operator or maintenance
personnel can perform some corrective actions, and others may require the assistance of a qualified D
Problem
Engine will not start (See engine instruction manual for more information) .............................................................................................1,2,3,4
No electrical output .................................................................................................................................................................................5,6,7,8,9,18
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Repeated circuit breaker tripping ......................................................................................................................................................................10,11
Generator overheating ......................................................................................................................................................................................10,12
No auto idle ........................................................................................................................................................................................13,14,15,16,17
CoDE poSSIBlE CauSE
1 Engine switch in OFF position.
2 Choke in wrong position
3 Fuel shut-off valve in closed position
4 Unit loaded during start-up
5 Faulty receptacle
6 Receptacle thermal circuit breaker tripped
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Turn to ON position
Adjust choke accordingly
Open fuel shut-off valve
Remove load from unit
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