North Star 6500 DPG 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

 

 

 

b)

Air in the line.

level.

 

 

 

 

 

b)

Bleed the air from the fuel

 

 

 

c)

Out of fuel.

line.

 

 

 

d)

Battery is defective.

 

(see page 9)

 

 

 

e)

Fuel Filter clogged.

c)

Fill fuel tank.

 

 

 

f)

Fuel shut off valve is in the OFF

d)

Charge or replace battery.

 

 

 

position.

e)

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

 

f) Turn the valve to the ON position.

 

 

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.)

 

 

Circuit breaker trips.

a)

Defective load connected to

a)

Disconnect load.

 

 

 

generator.

b)

Replace receptacle.

 

 

 

b)

Defective receptacle.

c) Reduce the load. (See Load

 

 

 

c)

Generator overloaded.

 

Application section of this manual.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voltage too high.

a)

Engine speed too high.

a)

Bring generator to a qualified

 

 

 

 

 

 

technician for adjustment.

 

 

Generator

a)

Generator is overloaded.

a)

Reduce the load. (See Load

 

 

overheating.

 

 

 

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

a)

Disconnect load.

 

 

 

generator.

b)

Bring generator to a qualified

 

 

 

b)

Broken or loose wire.

 

technician for repair.

 

 

 

 

 

c)

Replace receptacle.

 

 

 

c)

Defective receptacle.

d)

Bring generator to a qualified

 

 

 

d)

Defective stator.

 

technician for repair.

 

 

 

 

 

e)

Bring generator to a qualified

 

 

 

e)

Defective rotor.

 

technician for repair.

 

 

 

 

 

f) Bring generator to a qualified

 

 

 

f)

Defective capacitor.

 

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.

 

 

Engine shuts down

a)

Out of fuel.

a)

Fill fuel tank.

 

 

during operation.

b)

Low oil level.

b)

Fill crankcase to proper oil

 

 

 

 

 

level.

 

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Contents 6500 DPG Table of Contents Thank YOUSpecifications Machine Component Identification DescriptionGenerator Features Reference 17 Main line Breaker. The mainAnsi Safety Definitions Rules for Safe Operations IntroductionInstallation Load ApplicationStarting Electric Motors Extension CordsPRE-START Preparations Operating SpeedLoad Requirements VCRElectric Start of Engine Manual Start of EngineEngine Shutdown Engine CareGenerator Care Engine Fuel Line BleedingTo bleed air from the fuel line Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Possible Remedies

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