9
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Possible Remedies
Voltage too low.
a) Engine speed too slow.
b) Generator is overloaded.
c) Belt slippage. (or coupler slippage)
a) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for adjustment.
b) Reduce the load. (See Load
Application section of this manual.)
c) Tighten belt(s). (or tighten coupler)
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.
g) Defective circuit breaker.
h) Belt(s) is slipping or broken. (or coupler
slipping or broken)
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.
g) Bring generator to a qualified
technician for repair.
h) Tighten or replace belt(s). (tighten or
replace coupler)
