9
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Possible Remedies
Engine will not start.
a) Low oil level.
b) Fouled spark plug.
c) Out of fuel.
d) Stop switch in OFF position.
e) Battery has lost its charge.
f) Engine fuse is blown.
a) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
b) Clean or replace spark plug.
c) Fill fuel tank.
d) Place switch in ON position.
e) Battery has low electrolyte and/or
needs to be charged or replaced.
f) Replace fuse. 30A Buss type fuse,
located near starter motor.
Voltage too low.
a) Engine speed too slow.
b) Generator is overloaded.
c) Voltage regulator out of adjustment.
a) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for adjustment.
b) Reduce the load. (See Load
Application section of this manual.)
c) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for adjustment.
Circuit breaker trips.
a) Defective load connected to generator.
b) Defective receptacle.
c) Generator overloaded.
a) Disconnect load.
b) Replace receptacle.
c) Reduce the load. (See Load
Application section of this manual.)
Voltage too high.
a) Engine speed too high.
b) Voltage regulator out of adjustment.
a) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for adjustment.
b) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for adjustment.
Generator overheating.
a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Insufficient ventilation.
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.
No output voltage.
a) Defective load connected to generator.
b) Broken or loose wire.
c) Defective receptacle.
d) Defective stator.
e) Defective rotor.
f) Defective capacitor.
g) Voltage regulator fuse has blown.
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.
g) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for repair.
Engine lacks power.
a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Dirty air filter.
a) Reduce the load. (See Load
Application section of this manual.)
b) Clean or replace air filter.
Engine shuts down
during operation.
a) Out of fuel.
b) Low oil level.
a) Fill fuel tank.
b) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
