10
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Possible Remedies
Engine will not start.
a) Low oil level.
b) Air in the line.
c) Out of fuel.
d) Battery is defective.
e) Fuel Filter clogged.
f) Fuel shut off valve is in the OFF position.
a) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
b) Bleed the air from the fuel line.
(see page 9)
c) Fill fuel tank.
d) Charge or replace battery.
e) Replace fuel filter.
f) Turn the valve to the ON position.
Voltage too low.
a) Engine speed too slow.
b) Generator is overloaded.
a) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for adjustment.
b) Reduce the load. (See Load
Application section of this manual.)
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.
a) 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.
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.
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.
