ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Starter stays energized after start.
1.Faulty K1 relay.
2.Faulty starter solenoid.
Poor performance at generator speed.
1.
Low octane fuel.
2.Contaminated fuel pump.
Black exhaust smoke.
1.
Dirty air screen.
2.Generator is overfilled.
Blue exhaust smoke.
1.Lube oil is diluted.
2.Crankcase breather tube is clogged.
3.High lube oil level.
Check engine LED's are illuminated.
1.Diagnostic software required.
Speed LED's are illuminated-no flashing.
1.Throttle shaft sticking.
2.lntake manifold vacuum leak.
Pair of Speed LED LED's are illuminated-flashing.
1.AC generator overload.
2.Fuel starvation.
Exterior alarm LED is illuminated.
1.Loose connection.
2.Faulty fire suppression shutdown devise.
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