Multiquip GAC3.6HZ manual No Load, Load Active, Voltage Output

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troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 7. Generator Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Problem

 

Solution

Low voltage

Engine speed too low?

 

Raise engine speed to rated RPM.

 

AC voltmeter not working?

 

Replace Ac voltmeter.

 

Control box internal wiring

 

Check control box wiring.

 

malfunction?

 

 

 

 

Low voltage. Engine speed normal

Defective ignition coil?

 

Check red and green ignition wires.

 

Replace ignition wires if necessary.

 

 

3650 RPM (unloaded), 2500 RPM

 

 

 

Rotor winding malfunction?

 

Check or replace rotor.

(idle)

 

Stator winding malfunction?

 

Check or replace stator.

 

 

 

Leakage breaker malfunction?

 

Check or replace CB1.

 

Full power switch malfunction?

 

Check full power switch and full power

 

 

switch circuit.

 

 

 

Voltage output too high.

Engine speed too high?

 

Lower engine speed to rated RPM.

Voltage output too high. Engine speed

Control box internal wiring

 

Check control box wiring.

normal 3650 RPM (unloaded), 2500

malfunction

 

RPM (idle)

 

 

 

 

 

Circuit breaker will not turn on "NO

Defective circuit breaker?

 

Replace circuit breaker.

LOAD"

 

 

 

 

Circuit breaker will turn on "LOADED"

Overload Condition?

 

Reduce load or replace breaker.

 

 

 

but trips immediately.

Load circuit is shorted?

 

Check load circuit for short.

 

 

 

 

Does not accelerate from low to high

Stuck solenoid?

 

Check solenoid.

"NO LOAD"

Bad Idle control switch?

 

Check or replace idle control switch.

Does not accelerate from low to high

Idle control switch malfunction?

 

Check or replace idle control switch.

Idle control device malfunction?

 

Check or replace idle control device.

"LOAD ACTIVE"

 

Control box interal wiring defective?

 

Check control box wiring.

 

 

 

Defective rotor windings?

 

Check or replace rotor.

Does not decelerate no"VOLTAGE

Defective solenoid?

 

Check or replace solenoid.

OUTPUT".

Defective idle control device?

 

Check or replace idle control device.

 

Defective solenoid?

 

Check or replace idle control device.

 

Control box wiring malfunction?

 

Check control box wiring, replace any

Does not decelerate but has

 

defective components.

 

 

"VOLTAGE OUTPUT".

Defective solenoid?

 

Check or replace solenoid.

 

Idle control device malfunction?

 

Check or replace idle control device.

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Contents Model gac3.6hz Table of Contents GAC3.6HZ Portable 60 Hz GeneratorChoose from three easy options Safety Information SaFeTY messagesGeNeRal saFeTY GeNeRaTOR saFeTYENgiNe saFeTY Fuel saFeTYGrounding safety ElecTRical saFeTYPower cord/cable safety BaTTeRY saFeTY elecTRic sTaRT ONlYTRaNspORTiNg saFeTY ENviRONmeNTal saFeTYPage Specifications gENERATOR Specifications GeneratorsSpecifications engine Effects of Altitude and HeatDimensions 18.9 480 MMPage Installation Connecting the GroundPlacement Outdoor InstallationIndoor Installation Generator GroundingGeneral information GeneratorControl Box Components generator Gfci Ground Gfci ground connection pointComponents generator General Inspection Prior to Operation Ground Power Tools Extension CableMain Circuit Breaker Before Starting Engine Oil CheckFuel Check Operation Before Starting the EngineStarting the Engine Place main circuit breaker in the on position Operation/shutdown Stopping the EnginePreparation for long term storage Generators StorageMaintenance First EveryDaily MaintenanceEngine Air Cleaner WeeklyGenerator wiring diagram SW2Troubleshooting Engine TroubleshootingWeak in power Water in fuel system? Load Active LoadNo Load OutputPage Explanation of Code in Remarks Column Filter Fuel Suggested Spare PartsCAP Fuel Tank Spark PlugNameplate and decals 5561008 and belowPart Name Generator assy RECTIFIER, D3SB80 Rotor AssyField Coil Surge AbssorberControl BOX assy Control BOX Idle Control SwitchOperation Switch Slow Down UnitPipe Frame assy Base Pipe FrameBracket Rubber SuspensionMuffler assy Muffler SealTapping Screw Honda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine cylinder head assy GUIDE, EX. Valve Over Size Head COMP., CylnderGUIDE, IN. Valve Over Size CLIP, Valve GuideHonda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine cylinder barrel assy SHAFT, Governor ARM Switch ASSY., OIL LevelBarrel ASSY., Cylinder CORD, EarthHonda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine crankcase cvr. assy PIN, Governor Weight WEIGHT, GovernorHOLDER, Governor Weight PACKING, Case CoverHonda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine Crankshaft assy KEY SPECIAL, Woodruff Honda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine Piston assy Ring SET, Piston BOLT, Connecting RODRing SET, Piston STD Piston STDHonda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine cAMshaft assy ROD, Push SPRING, Weight ReturnNUT, Pivot Adjusting ARM, Valve RockerHonda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine Recoil Starter assy SPRING, Friction PULLEY, Recoil StarterRATCHET, Starter SPRING, Starter ReturnHonda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine FAN Cover assy Shroud CLIP, Wire HarnessCover COMP., FAN GROMMET, Drain HoleHonda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine caRBURETOR assy Valve SET, Float PACKING, AIR CleanerGasket SET Float SETHonda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine caRBURETOR assy GUIDE, Choke ROD ROD, Choke ControlGROMMET, Choke ROD VALVE, Dashpot CheckHonda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine AIR Cleaner assy Case COMP., AIR Cleaner ELEMENT, AIR CleanerSEPARATOR, AIR Cleaner STAY, AIR CleanerHonda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine Flywheel assy Flywheel Comp FAN, CoolingPULLEY, Starter NUT, SPECIAL, 16MMHonda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine Ignition Coil assy Coil ASSY., Ignition HOLDER, Stop Switch CordCORD, Stop Switch CAP ASSY., Noise SuppressonHonda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine GOV. Control assy ROD, Governor SPRING, Control AdjustingARM, Governor SPRING, GovernorHonda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine Auto Throttle assy STAY, Solenoid Throttle CAP, Choke LeverSPRING, Choke Return Solenoid AssyHonda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine Fuel Cock assy Filter CUP PACKING, Fuel Strainer CUPRing CUP, Fuel StrainerHonda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine Decal assy DECAL, AIR Cleaner DECAL, ChokeMARK, OIL Caution Honda gx240k1/u1edn2 engine Tool KIT Sapnner Wrench COMP. Spark PlugHANDLE, BOX Wrench BAG ToolTerms and Conditions of Sale Parts FReighT pOlicYPage HERE’S HOW to GET Help

GAC3.6HZ specifications

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