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FAULT FINDING GUIDE
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SYMPTOMS
PROBABLE CAUSES
CORRECTION
ENGINE WILL NOT START
1. Oil level too low.
2. No fuel or valve(s) turned off.
3. Start switch turned Off.
4. Blocked or leaking fuel system.
5. Clogged air filter.
6. Genset under load at start-up.
1. Add oil.
2. Add fuel and/or turn valve(s) on.
3. Turn switch On.
4. Repair fuel system.
5. Clean or replace air filter.
6. Disconnect load.
NO POWER OUTPUT
1. Circuit breaker tripped.
2. GFCI receptacle tripped.
3. Faulty circuit breaker.
4. Faulty receptacle.
5. Faulty capacitor in alternator.
6. Faulty diodes in alternator.
7. Failure in alternator windings.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Reset GFCI receptacle.
3. Replace circuit breaker.
4. Replace receptacle.
5. Replace capacitor.
6. Replace diodes.
7. Repair or replace alternator.
NOISY MACHINE
1. Damaged bearing.
2. Damaged exhaust system.
3. Loose or rattling parts.
1. Replace bearing.
2. Repair or replace.
3. Repair loose or rattling parts.
OVERHEATING
1. Ventilation openings blocked.
2. Overload.
3. Ambient temperature too high.
1. Clear ventilation openings.
2. Verify load levels.
3. Provide better ventilation for
cooling.
CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS
1. Overloaded circuit.
2. Faulty equipment or cable.
3. Faulty circuit breaker.
1. Reduce load.
2. Check, repair or replace.
3. Replace circuit breaker.
