Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Cause

 

Correction

 

 

 

 

 

Engine is running, but no AC output is

1.

Circuit breaker open or defective.

1.

Reset or replace circuit breaker.

2.

Fault in generator control panel.

2.

Contact local service facility.

available.

3.

Poor wiring connections or

3.

Check and repair.

 

 

defective transfer switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Short circuit in a connected load.

1.

Disconnect shorted electrical load.

Engine runs good at no-load but “bogs

2.

Generator is overloaded.

2.

See Essential Circuits.

3.

Shorted generator circuit.

3.

Contact local service facility.

down” when loads are connected.

4.

Fuel pressure or mixture is

4.

See Gaseous Fuel System in the

 

 

incorrect.

 

Installation Manual.

 

5.

Kinked fuel line.

5.

Remove kink. Replace if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

15 Amp fuse missing or blown.

1.

Install (new) 15 Amp fuse. See

 

 

 

 

System Control Panel.

Engine will not start; or starts and runs

2.

Fuel supply turned off or depleted.

2.

Open fuel valve(s); check propane

rough.

 

 

 

tank.

3.

Failed battery.

3.

Replace battery.

 

 

4.

Fuel pressure is incorrect

4.

See Gaseous Fuel System in the

 

 

 

 

Installation Manual.

Engine shuts down during operation.

1.

Fuel supply turned off or depleted.

1.

Check fuel valves, fill propane tank.

2.

Fault indicator blinking.

2.

Count blinks and refer to Fault

 

 

 

 

Detection System.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of power on essential circuits.

1.

Generator circuit breaker is open.

1.

Reset circuit breaker.

2.

Transfer switch problems.

2.

See the transfer switch manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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