Endress ESE 1306 DHG-GT ES Duplex, Operating Instructions Manual

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Status: September 2013
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Malfunction Possible cause Correction
Battery terminals are oxi-
dized.
Clean battery terminals and if
necessary apply terminal
grease.
Starter battery is not being
charged.
Alternator / charge regulator
defective.
Call service staff.
The engine does not rotate. Engine defective. Call service staff.
The engine smokes. Too much oil in the engine. Drain excess oil.
Paper element of the air filter
is dirty or oil-soaked.
Clean paper element or re-
place if necessary.
Foam element of the air filter
is dirty or dry.
Clean foam element and if
necessary moisten.
The engine turns briefly and
then shuts down.
Too little fuel in the tank. Refuel.
Ventilation holes on tank cov-
er are clogged.
Clean ventilation holes.
The oil level is too low. Add oil.
The fuel filter is clogged. Replace the fuel filter.
The engine splutters. The 20 litre standard contain-
er is empty.
Change the canister
The refuelling device’s sieve
is blocked.
Clean the sieve.
Carburettor/fuel filter/tank are
covered with resin.
Call service staff.
The power output is insuffi-
cient.
Maintenance of the engine
was inadequate.
Follow the motor maintenance
instructions.
Too much power is drawn. Reduce power draw.
The alternator is loaded be-
yond the nominal output.
Reduce power draw.
Too much power is being tak-
en off / the load is being taken
off on one one side.
3~: reduce power take-off /
1~: Distribute the load evenly
The alternator runs jerkily. Too little engine oil in the en-
gine.
Refill engine oil.
The engine does not start in
remote start mode.
The remote start equipment
fuse is defective.
Replace the fuse.
Table 6.1: Problems arising during generator operation