TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

Engine will not crank in Manual mode.

1.

Defective Battery.

Recharge or replace battery.

 

 

2.

Blown control panel fuse.

Replace fuse.

 

 

3.

Loose or dirty connections.

Check and clean D.C. connections.

 

 

4.

Defective crank relay.

Call customer service.

 

 

5.

Defective Starter.

Call customer service.

 

 

6.

Defective Control.

Call customer service.

 

Engine will crank in manual mode but

1.

No fuel.

Check fuel supply and manual

 

will not start.

 

 

operated fuel valves.

 

 

2.

Defective controller.

Call customer service.

 

 

3.

Defective fuel solenoid.

Call customer service.

 

 

4.

Problem with engine ignition

Call customer service.

 

 

 

system.

 

 

Engine runs but no A.C. output from

1.

Main circuit breaker tripped.

Reset breaker.

 

the generator.

2.

Defective generator.

Call customer service.

 

 

3.

Improper output connections.

Call customer service.

 

 

4.

Defective voltage regulator

Call customer service.

 

 

5.

Loss of rotor residual magnetism

Call customer service.

 

Fault light on, engine will not start.

1.

Low oil pressure.

Check oil level.

 

 

2.

High coolant temperature.

Allow unit to cool.

 

 

 

 

Check coolant level.

 

 

3.

Overcrank error.

Check fuel and ignition systems.

 

 

 

 

Check battery and connections.

 

Engine starts but shuts down

1.

Low oil pressure.

Check oil level.

 

immediately.

2.

Low fuel pressure.

Call customer service.

 

 

3.

Defective Controller.

Call customer service.

 

Battery will not stay charged.

1.

Defective battery.

Replace battery.

 

 

2.

Defective connections.

Clean and tighten connections.

 

 

3.

Defective alternator.

Call customer service.

 

 

4.

Defective battery charger.

Call customer service.

 

Engine will not run at full speed or

1.

Insufficient fuel volume.

Check fuel line. Replace fuel

 

runs rough.

 

 

regulator.

 

 

 

 

Check regulator vent for obstructions.

 

 

2.

Engine electrical problem.

Replace spark plugs. Check ignition

 

 

 

 

wiring or call customer service.

 

 

3.

Engine configured for wrong

Check fuel select switch.

 

 

 

fuel.

 

 

 

4.

Generator over loaded.

Reduce load.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Coleman PM402511 owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action

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