Troubleshooting - Chicago Electric 98391 Set Up, Operating, And Servicing Instructions

Chicago electric diesel generator
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problem
engine will not
start
Black smoke from
exhaust
white smoke
from exhaust
generator runs
but does not
support all loads.
* Every time fuel system is serviced, replace the fuel filter.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
equipment or engine.
SKU 98391
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

troubleshooting

possible causes
FUEL RELATED:
1.
No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed.
2.
Air trapped in fuel line/Filter.
3.
Low quality or deteriorated, old
diesel.
4.
Not enough oil in crankcase.
5.
Dirty fuel passageways blocking
fuel flow.
6.
Low oil sensor failure.
7.
Generator is not on level surface.
8.
Load connected.
9.
Air filter dirty.
10.
Battery dead.
1.
Generator overloaded.
2.
Oil in cylinder.
3.
Contaminated diesel fuel.
4.
Fuel injection malfunction.
5.
Clogged air filter.
6.
Improper setting for specific altitude.
1.
Water in fuel.
1.
Device connected is faulty.
2.
Engine overloaded.
probable solutions
FUEL RELATED: *
1.
Open fuel valve and fill fuel tank.
2.
Bleed fuel line.
3.
Use only fresh #2 diesel fuel.
4.
Add or replace oil.
5.
Clean out passageways using
diesel fuel additive or biocide.
Heavy deposits may require further
cleaning.
6.
Add oil, disconnect low oil
sensor, start engine and allow to
run for several minutes before
reconnecting the sensor.
7.
Move the generator to a level
surface to prevent low oil shutdown
from triggering.
8.
Disconnect load.
9.
Change air filter.
10.
Replace battery.
1.
Reduce load.
2.
Check oil level and drain excess
from crankcase.
3.
Treat engine with biocide.
4.
Have the Generator serviced by a
qualified mechanic.
5.
Replace air filter.
6.
Have a qualified technician inspect/
reset the engine fuel system.
1.
Empty and clean fuel tank, fuel lines
and filter.
1.
Check devices for problems.
2.
Turn off and unplug devices, shut
Generator off for several minutes,
restart generator, connect fewer
loads.
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