TROUBLESHOOTING
Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a breakdown, please take remedial action following the diagnosis based on the troubleshooting tables. If the problem cannot be remedied, please leave the unit as is and consult Multiquip's technical support department or your local dealer.
Table 9. Generator Troubleshooting
Symptom | - | Solution | |
No Voltage Output | Is wiring connection loose? | Check wiring and repair. | |
Defective Rectifier? | Check and replace. | ||
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Low Voltage Output | Is engine speed correct? | Turn engine throttle lever to “High”. | |
Is wiring connection loose? | Check wiring and repair. | ||
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High Voltage Output | Are wiring connections loose? | Check wiring and repair. | |
| Short Circuit in load? | Check load and repair. | |
Circuit Breaker Tripped | Over current? | Confirm load requirements and reduce. | |
| Defective circuit breaker? | Check and replace. | |
| Dead battery? | Replace battery. | |
Engine fails to start and | Defective ignition switch? | Replace ignition switch. | |
starter does not rotate | Defective starter? | Replace starter | |
| Burned fuse? | Replace fuse. | |
Engine fails to start and | Broken preheat circuit? | Check preheat circuit. | |
No fuel? | Add diesel fuel. | ||
start rotates | |||
Defective wiring? | Check wiring. | ||
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