OM-2228 / Operation and Maintenance Manual
120CU20 / Series 500120 / 400 Hz. Generator Set
October 15, 2013
Chapter 2-4
Page 10
Trouble, Symptom,
Condition.
Probable Cause.
Test, Check, and/or Remedy.
Engine Controls.
1.
The engine will not
start. The starter will
not crank the
engine.
a.
Battery discharged or
loose battery or ground
connection.
Check the voltage across batteries.
Voltage should be approximately 12.8 volts DC.
Check all battery terminals. Be sure 12.8 volts DC
is reaching the solenoid input terminal.
b.
Electrical defect in
starter.
Temporarily connect a large-capacity jumper cable
(No. 1/0 minimum) between the hot side of starter
solenoid and the starter input terminal. If starter
does not crank engine, proceed to step
c.
If starter
does crank engine, proceed to step
e.
c.
Mechanical defect in
starter
Remove the starter motor from engine and apply 12
VDC to test it. If it doesn’t operate, it is defective.
Replace it. If starter motor does operate, proceed to
step
d
.
d.
Internal seizure.
If battery and starter are good and the starter is
unable to crank the engine, an internal seizure is
indicated. Attempt to hand crank engine with a ¾-
inch square drive on a long flex handle on
crankshaft pulley. If engine cannot be turned one
complete revolution, internal seizure is indicated.
Remove engine and contact the engine
manufacturer and/or nearest dealer.
e.
Defective starter
solenoid.
Temporarily connect a large capacity jumper cable
(No. 1/0 minimum) between the auxiliary solenoid
terminals (one on each side). If the engine does not
crank, replace starter solenoid. If engine cranks,
proceed to step
f
below.
f.
Defective auxiliary
starter solenoid.
Temporarily connect a small lug jumper on front of
the auxiliary solenoid to the battery terminal of the
auxiliary starter. If the engine does not crank,
replace auxiliary starter solenoid. If the engine
cranks, proceed to step
g
below.
g.
Defective EIB Board.
Replace EIB board.
h.
Defective engine start
button.
Depress the button and check the continuity
between button contacts. If no continuity exists,
replace the button. If there is continuity, replace the
EIB board.
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