Troubleshooting
Problem |
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Engine will not | Fuel Related: | Fuel Related: * | ||
start | 1. | No fuel in tank or fuel valve closed. | 1. | Open fuel valve and fill fuel tank. |
| 2. | Air trapped in fuel line/Filter. | 2. | Bleed fuel line. |
| 3. | Low quality or deteriorated, old | 3. | Use only fresh #2 diesel fuel. |
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| 4. | Not enough oil in crankcase. | 4. | Add or replace oil. |
| 5. | Dirty fuel passageways blocking | 5. | Clean out passageways using |
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| diesel fuel additive or biocide. |
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| Heavy deposits may require further |
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| cleaning. |
| 6. | Low oil sensor failure. | 6. | Add oil, disconnect low oil |
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| sensor, start engine and allow to |
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| run for several minutes before |
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| reconnecting the sensor. |
| 7. | Generator is not on level surface. | 7. | Move the generator to a level |
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| surface to prevent low oil shutdown |
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| 8. | Load connected. | 8. | Disconnect load. |
| 9. | Air filter dirty. | 9. | Change air filter. |
| 10. Battery dead. | 10. Replace battery. | ||
Black smoke from | 1. | Generator overloaded. | 1. | Reduce load. |
exhaust | 2. | Oil in cylinder. | 2. | Check oil level and drain excess |
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| 3. | Contaminated diesel fuel. | 3. | Treat engine with biocide. |
| 4. | Fuel injection malfunction. | 4. | Have the Generator serviced by a |
| 5. | Clogged air filter. |
| qualified mechanic. |
| 6. | Improper setting for specific altitude. | 5. | Replace air filter. |
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| 6. | Have a qualified technician inspect/ |
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| reset the engine fuel system. |
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White smoke | 1. | Water in fuel. | 1. | Empty and clean fuel tank, fuel lines |
from exhaust |
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| and filter. |
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Generator runs | 1. | Device connected is faulty. | 1. | Check devices for problems. |
but does not | 2. | Engine overloaded. | 2. | Turn off and unplug devices, shut |
support all loads. |
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| Generator off for several minutes, |
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| restart generator, connect fewer |
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| loads. |
* Every time fuel system is serviced, replace the fuel filter.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the equipment or engine.
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