Troubleshooting - NorthStar 6500 DPG Owner's Manual

Problem
Engine will not start.
Voltage too low.
Circuit breaker trips.
Voltage too high.
Generator overheating. a) Generator is overloaded.
No output voltage.
Engine lacks power.
Engine shuts down
during operation.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Causes
a) Low oil level.
b) Air in the line.
c) Out of fuel.
d) Battery is defective.
e) Fuel Filter clogged.
f) Fuel shut off valve is in the OFF position.
a) Engine speed too slow.
b) Generator is overloaded.
a) Defective load connected to generator.
b) Defective receptacle.
c) Generator overloaded.
a) Engine speed too high.
b) Insufficient ventilation.
a) Defective load connected to generator.
b) Broken or loose wire.
c) Defective receptacle.
d) Defective stator.
e) Defective rotor.
f) Defective capacitor.
a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Dirty air filter.
a) Out of fuel.
b) Low oil level.
Possible Remedies
a) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
b) Bleed the air from the fuel line.
(see page 9)
c) Fill fuel tank.
d) Charge or replace battery.
e) Replace fuel filter.
f) Turn the valve to the ON position.
a) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for adjustment.
b) Reduce the load. (See Load
Application section of this manual.)
a) Disconnect load.
b) Replace receptacle.
c) Reduce the load. (See Load
Application section of this manual.)
a) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for adjustment.
a) Reduce the load. (See Load
Application section of this manual.)
b) Make sure there is at least 3 feet of
clearance on all sides of generator.
a) Disconnect load.
b) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for repair.
c) Replace receptacle.
d) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for repair.
e) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for repair.
f) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for repair.
a) Reduce the load. (See Load
Application section of this manual.)
b) Clean or replace air filter.
a) Fill fuel tank.
b) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
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