Shindaiwa DG100MI, Owner'S And Operator'S Manual

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12. Troubleshooting
WARNING : ELECTRIC SHOCK/INJURY
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Do not touch output terminals or internal electric parts while the generator is
operating.
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Close all doors and place locks during operating this equipment, to avoid
injuries by unintentionally touching cooling fan and fan belt.
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Before performing any equipment check or maintenance, stop the engine,
and remove the engine key. A person performing the maintenance should
always keep the key.
CAUTION : FIRE
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Never allow flame to come close to the generator.
CAUTION : BURNS
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Do not touch the engine and muffler after stopping the engine while
temperature can reach extremely high.
Inspect this generator when operation is poor to determine the fault/malfunction.
Request the authorized distributor where the generator was purchased to perform
maintenance if you cannot find any faults/malfunctions during inspection.
Problem Suspected cause Action
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Starter motor
does not drive
or speed is
low.
1. Battery output is weak
2. Battery is deteriorated
3. Battery terminal is OFF or loose
4. Battery terminal is corroded
5. Starter switch or relay is defective
6. Starter motor is defective
1. Check / battery liquid/ or
Charge
2. Change battery
3. Fix / Tighten terminal
4. Clean terminal
5. Ask our distributor to repair
6. Ask our distributor to repair
Starter motor
drives but
engine does
not start
1. Fuel is insufficient
2. Fuel filter is clogged
3. Water is interfused in fuel line
4. Air is interfused in fuel line
5. Poor piping connection to external fuel
tank
6. Fuel tank selector lever (3-way valve)
position is wrong
1. Add fuel
2. Clean/Change fuel filter
3. Drain water in water
separator, fuel filter or fuel
tank
4. Extract the air
5. Check piping connection
6. Check lever (3-way valve)