Troubleshooting (Engine And Generator) - MULTIQUIP DA7000SS Operation And Parts Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE AND GENERATOR)

SYMPTOM
Engine fails to start and
starter does not rotate.
Engine fails to start and
starter rotates.
Engine starts "Idle
Control Switch" is
in OFF position and
engine remains at low
speed.
Engine starts and "Idle
Control Switch" is in
OFF position. Engine
speed rises and no
voltage is present in AC
power source.
Engine starts and "Idle
Control Switch" is in
OFF position . Engine
speed rises and AC
power voltage is too low
or cannot be used.
DA7000 SERIES GENERATORS • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/20/11) — PAGE 55
Table 9. Engine and Generator Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
Dead Battery?
Defective Starter Switch?
Defective Starter?
Fuse F5 Burned Out?
Broken Pre-Heat Circuit?`
No Fuel?
Defective Wiring?
Defective Idle Control Switch?
Idle Control Switch is in ON position?
Clogged Fuel Strainer?
Clogged Air Cleaner?
Defective Idle Control Device?
Disconnected Wiring?
No Voltage Present in AC Power source
Defective Rotor?
Defective Voltmeter?
Disconnected Wiring?
Layer Short-Circuit in armature winding?
Defective Circuit Breaker (Protector)?
Layer Short-Circuit, Broken Wires In
Armature Winding?
SOLUTION
Replace Battery.
Replace Switch.
Replace Starter.
Replace Fuse.
Check Pre-Heat Circuit.
Add Fuel.
Check Wiring.
Replace Switch.
Set Switch to OFF Position.
Clean or Replace.
Clean or Replace.
Replace.
Check and Repair Wiring.
Replace Rectifi er (RE1).
Replace Rotor.
Replace Voltmeter.
Check and Repair Wiring.
Replace Armature.
Replace Circuit Breaker (Protector).
Repair or Replace Armature.