Troubleshooting
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Operator’s manual. Marine generator sets.
GENSET FAILURE
PROBABLE CAUSES
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
FAILURE TO
CRANK
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM (DC)
Battery discharged or dead
Recharge or replace the battery.
Battery connections loose, corroded or incorrect
Verify that the battery connections are correct, clean and tight.
Faulty cranking relay/stop solenoid
Check the cranking relay and the stop solenoid. If necessary,
replace.
Faulty starter motor
Replace if it is inoperative.
FAILURE TO
START
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM GENSET
Blown fuse
Replace the controller fuse. If the fuse blows again,
troubleshoot the controller.
Battery discharged or dead
Recharge or replace the battery.
Battery connections loose, corroded or incorrect
Verify that the battery connections are correct, clean and tight.
Faulty cranking relay/stop solenoid
Check the cranking relay and the stop solenoid. If necessary,
replace.
Faulty starter motor
Replace if it is inoperative.
GENERAL
Compression weak
Check the compression.
LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
Oil viscosity too high
Check the oil viscosity (according to technical specifications).
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel pump faulty or clogged
Check fuel pump inlet.
Fuel lines obstructed
Check fuel lines.
Fuel filter clogged
Replace fuel filter.
Faulty injection pump
Contact with our dealer
Air in fuel system
Bleed fuel system.
Fuel injectors dirty or faulty
Clean, test and/or replace the inoperative fuel injector.
Fuel injection timing out of adjustment
Adjust the fuel injection timing.
Fuel tank empty or fuel valve shut off
Add fuel and move the fuel valve to opened position.
INLET AND
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Air filter clogged
Replace air filter element.
