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Troubleshooting
Problem
Voltage too low
SOLUTION: A,B
Circuit breaker trips
SOLUTION: C,D,B,E
Voltage too high
SOLUTION: F
Generator overheating
SOLUTION: B,G
No output voltage
SOLUTION: C,H,D,I,J,K,E,A,L,M
Excessive gearbox noise
SOLUTION: N,O,P,Q,R
Cause Solution
A-
Tractor throttle set too low
Increase tractor RPMs
B-
Generator is overloaded
Reduce the load (See load application section of
this manual)
C-
Defective load connected to generator
Disconnect load
D-
Defective receptacle
Replace receptacle – Contact Product Support
for the nearest service center
E-
Defective circuit breaker
Contact Product Support for the nearest service
center
F-
Tractor throttle set too high
Decrease tractor RPMs
G-
Insufficient ventilation
Make sure that there is at least 3 feet of
clearance on all sides of the generator
H-
Broken or loose wire
Replace or tighten wire – Contact Product
Support for the nearest service center
I-
Defective stator
Contact Product Support for the nearest service
center
J-
Defective rotor
Contact Product Support for the nearest service
center
K-
Defective capacitor
Contact Product Support for the nearest service
center
L-
PTO not engaged
Engage PTO
M-
Gearbox is malfunctioning
Contact Product Support for the nearest service
center
N-
Defective bearing
Contact Product Support for the nearest service
center
O-
Defective gear
Contact Product Support for the nearest service
center
P-
No or low gear oil
Fill gear box to middle of oil level sight glass
Q-
PTO driveline is operating at an angle of
greater than 15
o
Reposition the tractor or generator so the angle
is reduced to less than 15
o
both vertically and
horizontally
R-
Unsynchronized PTO driveline
Disassemble PTO driveline and reassemble with
CV joints synchronized
