Powermate P1204 owner manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

Low generator output

Excitation capacitor failure

• Contact a qualified generator dealer for service assistance.

 

 

voltage

Generator diode or varistor

• Contact a qualified generator dealer for service assistance.

 

failure

 

 

Overspeed LED stays lit

Shutdown due to high engine

• Verify correct engine speed setting.

speed

Low Speed LED stays lit

Shutdown due to low engine

• Reduce loads connected to generator.

speed

Overcrank light stays lit

Failure to start

• See "Engine cranks without starting".

 

 

 

Low oil pressure LED

Shutdown due to low engine

• Check engine oil level.

 

stays lit

oil pressure

• Verify correct type of engine oil for ambient temperature

 

 

conditions.

 

 

• Test battery. Replace as necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

• Ensure charger is plugged into receptacle.

 

 

 

Low battery LED stays lit

Low battery

• Check for tripped main circuit breaker. Reset if required.

 

• Check all charger cable connections for cleanness and

 

 

 

 

tightness.

 

 

• Check battery charger inline fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

• Check charger lights to verify correct operation. See Table

 

 

A, Page 26.

 

 

• Allow engine to cool, then restart.

High temperature LED

Shutdown due to high engine

 

• Decrease loads on generator.

stays lit

temperature

 

 

 

• Check enclosure openings for blockage.

 

 

 

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