Troubleshooting
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Possible Remedies
Engine will not
start.
a) Low oil level.
b) Fouled spark plug.
c) Out of fuel.
d) Stop switch in OFF position.
a) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.
b) Clean or replace spark plug.
c) Fill fuel tank.
d) Place switch in ON position.
Voltage too low.
a) Engine speed too slow.
b) Generator is overloaded.
a) Bring generator to a qualified technician for
adjustment.
b) Reduce the load. (See Power Load Planning &
Mgt. section of this manual.)
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 Power Load Planning &
Mgt. 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 Power Load Planning &
Mgt. section of this manual.)
b) Make sure there is at least 7 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) Circuit breaker tripped.
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) Reset circuit breaker and reduce loads connected
to the generator.
Engine lacks
power.
a) Generator is overloaded.
b) Dirty air filter.
a) Reduce the load. (See Power Load Planning &
Mgt. section of this manual.)
b) Clean or replace air filter.
Engine shuts down
during operation.
a) Out of fuel.
b) Low oil level.
a) Fill fuel tank.
b) Fill crankcase to proper oil level.