Power Tech Generators PT-10KW, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble Possible Cause Suggested Action
Power leads to unit are
reversed. Confirm correct wiring for ground
And bat, and re-attempt testing. Unit does not operate when powered to test
mode
Bad ground connection from
engine to controller unit. Run wire directly from battery – to the
ground terminal #6 on controller unit.
Battery is low or terminals are
dirty. Clean terminals and re-charge battery.
Replace battery if necessary.
Crank circuitry wiring
improperly connected. Refer to engine control wiring and check
crank connections.
Bad ground connection from
engine to controller. Run wire directly from battery – to the
ground terminal #6 on controller unit.
Engine doe not crank
Crank relay damaged. Or on
board fuse is blown. Check wiring, on board 10A fuse and relay.
Replace fuse, relay and re-test controller
again.
Out of fuel. Check fuel level, add fuel if necessary.
Ignition control wiring not
installed properly Refer to engine control wiring and check
ignition connections.
Engine cranks but doesn’t start
Fuel relay damaged Check fuel relay and replace if damaged.
Engine starts but shuts down after “Oil
Bypass period” due to low oil / high temp /
extra. Oil / temp. / extra input wiring
improperly connected. Check wiring for proper connections.
Engine starts, but running LED does not
illuminate. Fault (short or overload) on
one of the annunciated outputs. Check for fault, once fault is corrected then
operation resumes.
Annunciation output not working Fault (short or overload) on
one of the annunciated outputs. Check for fault, once fault is corrected then
operation resumes.
Preheat LED works OK but timer output
does not activate Fault (short or overload) on
timer output. Check for fault, once fault is corrected then
operation resumes.
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