
2-S1
GL6000, GL7000, GL9000, GL11000, WSM
GENERATOR
1. TROUBLESHOOTING
[1] GENERATOR
Evident Physical Defect (Overheating, Noise, Vibrations, ...)
W1014322
Trouble
Possible Cause
Confirmation
Countermeasure
Excessive
Overheating of
Bearing
(Temperature of
Bearing Over 80 °C
(176 °F)) (With or
Without Abnormal
Bearing Noise)
Bearing race badly locked
Check the
condition of bearing
and grease
Replace
Bracket misalignment
Check the bracket
alignment
Repair
Excessive
Overheating of
Generator Frame
(Temperature 30 °C
(86 °F) Above
Ambient)
Air flow (inlet-outlet) partially clogged or hot
air is being recycled either from generator or
prime mover
Check the
ventilation entrance
Check the engine’s
fan and radiator
Check and Clean
Generator overloaded
Check the voltage
and current in the
circuit
Replace
Fan belt slips
Fan belt tension
Adjust
Excessive Vibration
and Humming Noise
Coming from The
Generator
Short-circuit in the generator stator
Stop the gen-set
and check the
short-circuit,
installation and
others
Repair or replace
Loosen bolt of generator mounting
Generator Damaged
by a Significant
Impact Which is
Followed by
Humming and
Vibration
Short-circuit in external circuit
Stop the gen-set
immediately and
check the related
circuit and parts
Repair or replace
Break or deterioration in the coupling
Break or twist in shaft extension
Shifting or short-circuit of the main field
winding
Bursting or unlocking of the fan
Diode burnt, regulator, rectifier bridge
damaged
Smoke, Sparks of
Flames Issuing From
The Generator
Short-circuit in external circuit (including
wiring between generator and control panel)
Stop the gen-set
immediately and
check the related
circuit and parts
Repair or replace
Object fallen into the machine
Short-circuit or flash in stator winding
KiSC issued 05, 2015 A