North Star 8000 IPG owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Possible Remedies

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

Problem

Possible Causes

Possible Remedies

 

 

Engine will not start.

a)

Low oil level.

a)

Fill crankcase to proper oil level.

 

 

 

b)

Fouled spark plug.

b)

Clean or replace spark plug.

 

 

 

c)

Out of fuel.

c)

Fill fuel tank.

 

 

 

d)

Stop switch in OFF position.

d)

Place switch in ON position.

 

 

 

e)

Battery has lost its charge.

e)

Battery has low electrolyte and/or

 

 

 

 

 

needs to be charged or replaced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voltage too low.

a)

Engine speed too slow.

a)

Bring generator to a qualified

 

 

 

 

 

technician for adjustment.

 

 

 

b)

Generator is overloaded.

b)

Reduce the load. (See Load

 

 

 

 

 

Application section of this manual.)

 

 

 

c)

Idle control is malfunctioning.

c) Bring generator to a qualified

 

 

 

 

 

technician for inspection.

 

 

Circuit breaker trips.

a)

Defective load connected to generator.

a)

Disconnect load.

 

 

 

b)

Defective receptacle.

b)

Replace receptacle.

 

 

 

c)

Generator overloaded.

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.

a)

Reduce the load. (See Load

 

 

 

 

 

Application section of this manual.)

 

 

 

b)

Insufficient ventilation.

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.

a)

Disconnect load.

 

 

 

b)

Broken or loose wire.

b)

Bring generator to a qualified

 

 

 

 

 

technician for repair.

 

 

 

c)

Defective receptacle.

c)

Replace receptacle.

 

 

 

d)

Defective stator.

d)

Bring generator to a qualified

 

 

 

 

 

technician for repair.

 

 

 

e)

Defective rotor.

e)

Bring generator to a qualified

 

 

 

 

 

technician for repair.

 

 

 

f)

Defective capacitor.

f)

Bring generator to a qualified

 

 

 

 

 

technician for repair.

 

 

Engine lacks power.

a)

Generator is overloaded.

a)

Reduce the load. (See Load

 

 

 

 

 

Application section of this manual.)

 

 

 

b)

Dirty air filter.

b)

Clean or replace air filter.

 

 

Idle control doesn’t

a)

Switch is in OFF position.

a)

Place switch in ON position.

 

 

work.

b)

Solenoid failure.

b)

Check for 12 VDC at solenoid. Check

 

 

 

 

 

coil resistance, it should be 18.5Ω ±5%.

 

 

 

 

 

Check for sticking in mechanism and

 

 

 

 

 

solenoid. Replace idle assembly if

 

 

 

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

c)

Defective circuit board.

c) Bring generator to a qualified

 

 

 

 

 

technician for repair.

 

 

 

d)

Defective capacitor.

d)

Bring generator to a qualified

 

 

 

 

 

technician for repair.

 

 

 

e)

Circuit breaker tripped

e)

Reset circuit breaker.

 

 

 

f)

Engine idle speed to low-engine will not

f)

Raise engine idle speed by turning

 

 

 

 

jump back to normal operating speed

 

engine throttle stop screw. See

 

 

 

 

unless idle on/off switch is placed in off

 

carburetor adjustment section of the

 

 

 

 

position.

 

Honda Owner’s Manual. Turn stop

 

 

 

 

 

 

screw ½ turn clockwise.

 

 

Engine shuts off during

a)

Out of fuel.

a)

Fill fuel tank.

 

 

operation.

b)

Low oil level.

Fill crankcase to proper oil level.

 

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Contents Model 8000 IPG, Item # 165920 Industrial Portable Generator Thank YOU Table of ContentsMachine Component Identification Specifications00576 Control Panel Identification Generator FeatureIntroduction Ansi Safety Definitions Rules for Safe OperationsReference 30 Idle Control On/Off Switch. This Starting Electric Motors InstallationLoad Application Extension Cords Operating Speed PRE-START PreparationsStarting Manual Starting ElectricEngine Care Generator Care StoppingProblem Possible Causes Possible Remedies Troubleshooting

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